Pentax SMCP-FA 645 75mm f/2.8 Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by: D. King
(Intermediate)

Review Date
May 21, 2001

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

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Price Paid: $450.00 from Camera World of Oregon

Summary:

This is a great little lens. It delivers consistently clear images, correctly exposed when used with the 645n. Unless one is doing some specialty work, this is certainly the first lens to buy to go with the 645n.

Strengths:

Excellent optics
Excellent mechanical construction
Fast autofocus
Easily switched to manual focus

Weaknesses:

None - when used within its performance parameters

Similar Products Used:

Pentax 50/2 (35mm)
Pentax 50/1.4 (35mm)
Nikkor 50/1.8 (35mm)
Cal-Tar 150/6.3 (4X5)

Customer Service:

Haven't needed

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Rating
Reviewed by: Marcy
(Professional)

Review Date
March 26, 2001

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Review 2 of 6

Summary:

This was the first lens for my 645N, and I was concerned because I couldn't afford the zoom. It is amazing what you can do with just this one lens! Pictures are sharp, high contrast. 2.8 great for low light, and it doesn't weigh your camera down. Big groups in tight spots? you'll need a wide angle; Head shots? you'll need the 150mm or 80-160mm. Everything else -- you need this lens !!

Strengths:

Excellent on the focus uptake. Light. Contrasty. VERSATILE!

Weaknesses:

None when used for the purpose a 75mm is intended for.

Similar Products Used:

ZX-50 w/ 28-210mm, other 645N lenses

Customer Service:

So far, so good!

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Rating
Reviewed by: Wilson Chow
(Casual)

Review Date
March 3, 2001

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Review 3 of 6

Summary:

It really produce excellent images with good flare control and I never come across flare to take sunset photo with this lens.
Light in weight and comparaly small in size, easy carry when travelling.

Strengths:

light in weight and excellent image reproduction

Weaknesses:

screw-in lens hood, not convenient

Similar Products Used:

Pentax 645 FA 200/4, 120/4Marco, 45/2.8, 400/5.6. Rollei EL50/4 & 80/2.8.
Pentax 67 A200/4, 105/2.4, 55/4.
Mamiya 645 MF 150/3.5, 80/1.9, 45/2.8.

Customer Service:

NO experience

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Rating
Reviewed by: Jeff
(Professional)

Review Date
September 28, 2000

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Review 4 of 6

Price Paid: $417.00 from Roberts Camera Indy

Summary:

This lens is really good and I would put it up to anything from any other company. Highly recommended and a sweet one from Pentax. You can do a whole wedding with this lens alone.

Strengths:

Very sharp lens. Affordable, light, and very contrasty. Fast and the auto focus works great

Weaknesses:

No weaknesses other then I wish Pentax also comes out with a 80mm lens.

Similar Products Used:

Pentax 67II, Nikon N90s, Nikon F5, Mamiya 645AF.

Customer Service:

Great!!!

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Rating
Reviewed by: Andrea Solmi
(Expert)

Review Date
August 17, 2000

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
4 of 5

Review 5 of 6

Summary:

Good and cheap lens; very natural rendition of colors; with 645 not bulky at all.

Strengths:

quiete sharp, good contrast, small and light

Weaknesses:

maybe f2.0 could be usefull in low light

Similar Products Used:

other Pentax 645 lenses

Customer Service:

never called

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