Pentax FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited

Legendary portrait prime with exquisite rendering

Pentax FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited
80/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 18
Durability 18
Price 12
Usability 17
Brand Pentax
Model 27770

Key Features

OPTICS 7 elements in 6 groups with ghostless coating
APERTURE 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
CONSTRUCTION High-grade aluminum barrel with retractable hood
FOCUS Screw-drive autofocus system
COMPATIBILITY Covers full-frame K-mount sensors
SIZE Compact pancake-style design for portability
FILTER 49mm filter thread diameter
MIN FOCUS 0.7 meters (2.3 feet)
MOUNT Pentax K-mount
STABILIZATION None (relies on in-body SR)
BURST RATE N/A
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING None (Classic Limited series build)
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Pentax FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring included
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Physical aperture ring included
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Relies on IBIS
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Pentax FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 77mm
Maximum Aperture f/1.8
Minimum Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 7 elements in 6 groups
Angle of View 32.5 degrees
Minimum Focus Distance 0.7m
Maximum Magnification 0.14x
Filter Size 49mm
Diaphragm Blades 9
Focus Type Screw-drive
Weight 270g
Dimensions 64mm x 48mm
Mount Pentax K
Hood Built-in retractable
Weather Sealing No