Pentax
Pentax is a well-known brand in the world of photography, originating in Japan in 1919. It was founded by the Asahi Optical Joint Stock Company, primarily established by founders T. Takahashi and M. Nomura. They aimed to produce high-quality camera optics and became famous for their commitment to detailed craftsmanship.
The company is widely recognized for its innovative optical designs, particularly for creating high-performance photographic lenses that cater to both amateur and professional photographers. Pentax has produced a range of significant optics, including the K-mount lenses, which became a standard for many camera users.
Pentax offers a variety of product lines, including standard and telephoto photo lenses, macro optics, and wide-angle glass. Some notable lenses include the Pentax DA 50mm f/1.8 and the DA 15mm f/4, both celebrated for their sharpness and quality.
The brand has marketed its products in various regions, focusing primarily on the United States and Europe. Over the years, Pentax underwent several mergers, most notably being acquired by Ricoh Company, Ltd. in 2011, which continued to support the brand's legacy in optics.
Pentax has manufacturing facilities located in Japan, with operations and partnerships in other countries to enhance its global reach. The brand is still active today under Ricoh and continues to produce lenses that appeal to a diverse range of photographers.
Interestingly, Pentax has a long history of collaborative ventures, partnering with other camera manufacturers to enhance its product offerings. Their impact on photography has been profound, with many modern optics bearing influence from Pentax designs, leading to advancements in image quality and versatility.
Throughout its history, Pentax has effectively marketed its products by focusing on specific niche markets such as travel and outdoor photography. This targeted approach helped establish its reputation among photography enthusiasts.
The company's branding has evolved significantly over the years, including logo redesigns that reflect modern design philosophies while honoring its vintage roots. This blend of tradition and innovation continues to define Pentax in today's photographic landscape.
Pentax Lenses
Pentax-110 18mm f/2.8
~$113
Pentax-110 18mm f/2.8 is a manual focus wide angle lens for aps-c cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Full frame equivalent focal length is 27.0 mm. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has no aperture blades, this is among the rare lens which does not have aperture control function, works always wide open.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 30.5 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. 21 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 28 grams so convinient to carry.
Pentax-110 20-40mm f/2.8
~$132
Pentax-110 20-40mm f/2.8 is a manual focus prime zoom lens for 16mm cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 170 grams so convinient to carry.
Pentax-110 24mm f/2.8
~$56
Pentax-110 24mm f/2.8 is a manual focus wide angle lens for 16mm cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has no aperture blades, this is among the rare lens which does not have aperture control function, works always wide open.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>13 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 12 grams so convinient to carry.
Pentax-110 50mm f/2.8
~$67
Pentax-110 50mm f/2.8 is a manual focus prime lens for 16mm cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has no aperture blades, this is among the rare lens which does not have aperture control function, works always wide open. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 53 grams so convinient to carry. 27 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.
Pentax-110 70mm f/2.8
~$77
Pentax-110 70mm f/2.8 is a manual focus prime lens for 16mm cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has no aperture blades, this is among the rare lens which does not have aperture control function, works always wide open. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 160 grams so convinient to carry. 50 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 49 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.
Pentax Fisheye Takumar 6x7 35mm f/4.5
~$795
Pentax Fisheye Takumar 6x7 35mm f/4.5 is a manual focus wide angle lens for medium format slr cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Average brightness in this league<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>73 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 920 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.
Pentax Q 15-45mm f/2.8 Telephoto Zoom (06)
~$158
Pentax Q 15-45mm f/2.8 Telephoto Zoom (06) is a auto focus prime zoom lens for 16mm cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 40.5 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. Weights 90 grams so convinient to carry. 56 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.
Pentax Q 3.2mm f/5.6 Fish-Eye (03)
~$110
Pentax Q 3.2mm f/5.6 Fish-Eye (03) is a manual focus fisheye lens for 16mm cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Not the best in terms of aperture.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 29 grams so convinient to carry. 40 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.
Pentax Q 3.8-5.9mm f/3.7-4 Wide Zoom (08)
~$648
Pentax Q 3.8-5.9mm f/3.7-4 Wide Zoom (08) is a auto focus fisheye zoom lens for 16mm cameras.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 49 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options. Weights 75 grams so convinient to carry. 38 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.
Pentax Q 5-15mm f/2.8-4.5 Standard Zoom (02)
~$114
Pentax Q 5-15mm f/2.8-4.5 Standard Zoom (02) is a auto focus ultra-wide zoom lens for 16mm cameras.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 96 grams so convinient to carry. With a lens filter diameter of 40.5 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. 48 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.
Pentax Q 8.5mm f/1.9 Standard Prime (01)
~$256
Pentax Q 8.5mm f/1.9 Standard Prime (01) is a auto focus fisheye lens for 16mm cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 5 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 36 grams so convinient to carry. 45 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 40.5 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options.
Pentax S-M-C Takumar 135mm f/4 Macro
~$81
Pentax S-M-C Takumar 135mm f/4 Macro is a manual focus prime lens for medium format slr cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Average brightness in this league Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 67 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options. 95 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 645 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.
Pentax SMC 100mm f/4 Macro
~$129
Pentax SMC 100mm f/4 Macro is a manual focus prime lens for medium format slr cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Average brightness in this league Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 600 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 77 mm this lens deserves a good quality filter, this is commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. 77 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.
Pentax SMC 6x7 120mm f/3.5 Soft
~$189
Pentax SMC 6x7 120mm f/3.5 Soft is a manual focus prime lens for medium format slr cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Average brightness in this league Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 77 mm this lens deserves a good quality filter, this is commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options. 63 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 520 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.
Pentax SMC 6x7 165mm f/2.8
~$276
Pentax SMC 6x7 165mm f/2.8 is a manual focus telephoto lens for medium format slr cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>With high brightness value, it has the ability to collect light even in poor lighting conditions Has 10 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 835 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 67 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities. 98 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.
Pentax SMC 6x7 165mm f/4 Leaf Shutter
~$549
Pentax SMC 6x7 165mm f/4 Leaf Shutter is a manual focus telephoto lens for medium format slr cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 5 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Great choice mainly for good light conditions<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 780 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 77 mm this lens deserves a good quality filter, this is commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options. 77 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.
Pentax SMC 6x7 45mm f/4
~$366
Pentax SMC 6x7 45mm f/4 is a manual focus prime lens for medium format slr cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Average brightness in this league<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>57 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 82 mm lens filters in this range can be expensive, purchase lens - and filter - only if you plan to keep them for long time, make a try with used ones. Weights 486 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.
Pentax SMC 6x7 55mm f/4
~$358
Pentax SMC 6x7 55mm f/4 is a manual focus prime lens for medium format slr cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Average brightness in this league<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 615 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 77 mm this lens deserves a good quality filter, this is commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options. 75 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.
Pentax SMC 6x7 75mm f/4.5 Shift
~$649
Pentax SMC 6x7 75mm f/4.5 Shift is a manual focus prime lens for medium format slr cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 10 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh. Average brightness in this league<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 82 mm lens filters in this range can be expensive, purchase lens - and filter - only if you plan to keep them for long time, make a try with used ones. 106 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 950 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.
Pentax SMC 6x7 800mm f/6.7 ED
~$1,399
Pentax SMC 6x7 800mm f/6.7 ED is a manual focus super telephoto lens for medium format slr cameras.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>565 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. Weights 6500 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 67 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.
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