smc PENTAX D FA 645 25mm F4 AL [IF] SDM AW

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PENTAX adds the number two lens for it's digital 645D Medium Format camera. The smc PENTAX D FA 645 25mm F4 AL [IF] SDM AW is engineered to be an ultra-wide-angle which employs original PENTAX optics made as perfect as possible for highest-quality digital imaging to allow exceptional image capture including weather-resistant, dustproof construction active outdoor photographers can count on.   

Providing a focal length that is around 19.5mm compared to the 35mm equavilant format (or about 15.5mm when fitted to a PENTAX 645-format film SLR camera), this new lens allows the widest angle of view of all the PENTAX 645 lenses. Visual effects can be created that are distinctive to ultra-wide lenses, like increase depth of field or exaggerated perspective allowing this Pentax lens to be employed for a wide variety of scenes including magnificent landscapes and indoor photographs in tight spaces. offered at $4999.95 USD, this smc PENTAX 25mm lens will be shipping in April 2011. New Review Mar 3, 2011

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  • Ultra Wide-Angle Lens for 645D Camera
  • Equivalent to 19.5mm Lens in 35mm Format
  • 2 Aspheric Elements for Improved Images
  • Special Coating f/Backlight Performance
  • Dustproof and Weather Resistant
  • Inline Circular Polarizing Filter
  • Quiet and Smooth SDM Autofocus
  • Rounded Diaphragm for Great Bokeh
  • Quickly Switch From Auto to Manual Focus
  • SP Lens Coating Repels Dust/Grease/Water


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