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Pentax SMC M 50mm f/1.7 : Specifications and Opinions

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The Pentax SMC M 50mm f/1.7 is a standard lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 1977 to 1984 (discontinued). The focus is done by Manual Focus, it does not have image stabilization. The average price was 40 €;

37 users have given it an average vote of 9.4 out of 10.

Specifications
Focal lenght	50 mm
Angle of view	46.8°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/1.7
Aperture blades	6
Lenses/Groups	6 elements in 5 groups
Min. focus distance	0.45 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.15x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Manual Focus
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	49 mm
Lens hood	Yes (not supplied)
Weather sealing	No
Weight	185 g
Dimensions	31 x 63 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Takeao

sent on December 12, 2025

Pros: Sharpness, all metal (except the dials which are plastic)

Cons: I can't find any... Given the year in which it was released

Opinion: I find myself with one as the owner of a Pentax Mx that is no longer working. Unfortunately my lens is mechanically faulty, the aperture closes from 1.7 to 5.6 then freezes. The MAF ring nut is fine. however, as far as it reaches as an aperture it leaves me stunned by the sharpness. I mount it on a Lumix G100 with adapter ring. I conclude by saying that it is a pleasure to still be able to use it. I also have a 28mm f2.8 and that's also a Mr. lens.

Pi.Ci

sent on May 23, 2024

Pros: Lightweight and compact, all metal, low price compared to the great quality it offers

Cons: It's just a little laborious to use, it's all manual. But you know when you buy it

Opinion: Bought a month ago for a few euros a perfect copy arrived The rings are excellent, minimum distance of MaF of 45 cm, depth of field scale for hyperfocal (can be useful) for those interested go to Pentaxforum and will find only excellent reviews It is not a lens framed and shot, it must be used calmly and you have to take into account some photos to throw away, But for a few euros you can take home an excellent product from almost 50 years ago. Recommended for those who want to get nice blurry and have patience

Carlo67

sent on July 02, 2019

Pros: Light, good slow coating, compact.

Cons: At full opening it has problems with sharpness, contrast and CA. I would have expected better even to more closed diaphragms... but I have to note that my pentacon 50 f1.8 in m42 is considerably higher across the board. The Olympus 50 f1.8 car (zuiko) even better than both.

Opinion: In my humble opinion, having a copy practically as new in all, the fame of this lens is much more legendary than real. Those who praise so much of the merits have not tried the peers Olympus, pentacon, konica exanon, and Minolta rokkor. The same applies to the Pentax m 50 f1.4, inexorably detached from the Canon fd 50 1.4 and even the revuenon 50 1.4, not to mention the olympis and Minolta...

Ioria83

sent on March 18, 2019

Pros: Sharpness, bokeh, colors

Cons: If we have to find one by force I would say surrender; A little too contraed. Assuming it can be considered a defect...

Opinion: A razor. Small, light, robust, functional and very sharp. It has an elegant bokeh and that vintage rendition, for the aficionados of the genre is a godsend, which combined with a crazy sharpness makes it a fabulous product. Remember that it is a vintage lens and then you work in total manual, which requires a minimum of expertise on various settings... Isn't this also the beauty of photography? :D I personally recommend it to anyone. Minimum cost maximum yield!

Enzozaza

sent on December 09, 2017

Pros: sharpness, colors, construction, compactness

Cons: if it were not for the fact that the internal "fin" of protection of the diaphragm transmission, create problems for my Eos 5D, I would say absolutely NOTHING

Opinion: It is a point that I have known practically since it entered the market. I tried it, almost by chance, on the Pentax MEsuper of my cousin, in the 80s and, although not an expert, I immediately noticed the incredible quality of this perspective: that sharpness and colors! every time I find it at the markets I buy it; pity not being able to use it, directly, on my old 5D. Since, however, I have several, one, (the aesthetically more battered) I sacrificed and I cut that inner flange (fin-shaped) that prevents grafting on Canon. What to say; excellent!

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