Testseek.com have collected 14 expert reviews of the Pentax SMC-FA 31mm f/1.8 AL Limited and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Pentax SMC-FA 31mm f/1.8 AL Limited.
August 2021
(81%)
14 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: The three SMC FA Limited lenses from Pentax are still, in 2021, among the most popular in the company's lineup. They are also, however, among the oldest (the SMC FA 50mm F1.4 is one notable exception).In Spring 2021, Pentax took action in this regard by r...
Abstract: The three SMC FA Limited lenses from Pentax are still, in 2021, among the most popular in the company's lineup. They are also, however, among the oldest (the SMC FA 50mm F1.4 is one notable exception).In Spring 2021, Pentax took action in this regard by r...
Published: 2020-12-17, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: It's true that most photographers looking to buy an SLR go with a Canon or a Nikon camera. But, despite their market share, the big two aren't the only game in town. The Pentax brand has been around for a long time, and if you learned photography in the 7...
Excellent build quality with metal construction, Superb resolution figures even wide open, Amazing bokeh, Low distortion, Beautiful rendering with rich colors, Fast AF, compares with modern DC lenses
Strong vignetting on full frame, Prominent CA at wider apertures
There is little to criticize about the FA 31mm. Its stellar reputation is well-deserved. Its few optical flaws are easily solved via software, and its numerous qualities place it in a class of its own. The FA Limited's rendering is hard to quantify and is...
Excellent build quality, Very good image quality in the frame centre on slight stopping down, Decent image quality on the edge of the frame, Slight chromatic aberration, Negligible distortion, Low vignetting, Wellcorrected astigmatism, Fast and accurate a
Not satisfactory image quality near the maximum relative aperture, Distinct coma already in the corners of the APSC/DX sensor, Loud autofocus, Work against bright light should have been better, Average price/quality ratio.
Comparing the results of the tested lens to those achieved by such lenses as the Nikkor 1.8/35 or the Sony 1.8/35 and taking into account the difference in price, it would be difficult to describe the performance of the Pentax in positive terms. Of course...
Abstract: The Pentax SMC-FA 31mm f/1.8 AL Limited is an excellent lens. It is already sharp at f/1.8 and razor sharp at medium apertures. Distortions and CAs are very well controlled. On the downside it vignettes quite a bit at f/1.8 so the ultra-large max. ape...
Abstract: It's true that most photographers looking to buy an SLR go with a Canon or a Nikon camera. But, despite their market share, the big two aren't the only game in town. The Pentax brand has been around for a long time, and if you learned photography in the...
Was this review helpful?
(80%)
Published: 2020-12-18, Author: Jim , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: It's true that most photographers looking to buy an SLR go with a Canon or a Nikon camera. But, despite their market share, the big two aren't the only game in town. The Pentax brand has been around for a long time, and if you learned photography in the...
