===== Pentax SMC 50mm f/1.4 ===== 
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==== Summary ====
The SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.4 is the original bayonet-mount iteration of Pentax’s legendary fast standard prime, produced from 1975 to 1977 as part of the K-series—the first generation of K-mount lenses following the M42 Takumar era. It shares the same 7-element, 6-group optical formula as its M42 predecessor, the SMC Takumar 50/1.4, but introduces a more modern mechanical design tailored for the new K-mount system. This version features Super Multi-Coating (SMC), an 8-blade automatic diaphragm, and stops down to f/22. It focuses as close as 45cm, delivers 0.15× magnification, and uses a 52mm filter thread. The lens measures 63 × 42mm, weighs 265g, and includes a metal barrel, engraved depth-of-field scale, and a smooth, long-throw focus ring that’s widely praised for its tactile precision. There’s no “A” setting on the aperture ring, so it’s best used in manual or aperture-priority modes on compatible bodies.
==== Tech Specs ====
| Manufacturer    |Pentax|
| Series          |K Series Prime|
| Model           |SMC|
| Focal Length    |50mm|
| Max Aperture    |f/1.4|
| Min Aperture    |f/22|
| Format          |Full-Frame|
| Image Circle    |-|
| Minimum Focus   |45cm|
| Focus Rotation  |°|
| Iris Blades     |8|
| Optical Design  |7/6|
| Squeeze         |none|
| Front Diameter  |63mm|
| Filter Thread   |52mm|
| Focus/Zoom Rod  |none|
| Native Mount    |Pentax K|
| Data Protocol   |none|
| Length          |42mm|
| Weight          |265g|
| Body Telescope  |-|
| Body Material   |-|
| Focus Drive     |-|
| Iris Drive      |-|
| Zoom Drive      |-|
==== History ====
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==== Service ====
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