Pentax SMC Pentax 67 105mm f/2.4

The legendary bokeh king of medium format

Pentax SMC Pentax 67 105mm f/2.4
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LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 15
Usability 18
Brand Pentax
Model N/A

Key Features

OPTICS 6 elements in 5 groups, renowned for unique bokeh rendering
FORMAT Designed for Pentax 67 medium format film system
APERTURE Fast f/2.4 maximum aperture for shallow depth of field
MOUNT Pentax 67 bayonet mount
FOCUS Manual focus only with long, precise focus throw
CONSTRUCTION All-metal barrel construction with heavy-duty glass elements
DIAPHRAGM 8-blade diaphragm for smooth out-of-focus highlights
FILTER 67mm front filter thread
COATING SMC (Super Multi Coating) for flare reduction
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with all Pentax 67 series film bodies
SIZE Compact prime design for a medium format lens
WEATHER SEALING None, classic mechanical design
REPUTATION Widely considered the best lens for the system

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Pentax SMC Pentax 67 105mm f/2.4

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus only
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Manual control on lens barrel
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Manual focus only
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present N/A
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present N/A
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present N/A
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present N/A
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present N/A
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present Classic mechanical build

How-to Use Pentax SMC Pentax 67 105mm f/2.4

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Prime
Focal Length 105mm
Maximum Aperture f/2.4
Minimum Aperture f/22
Elements/Groups 6/5
Diaphragm Blades 8
Minimum Focus Distance 1.0m
Filter Thread 67mm
Focus Type Manual
Weight 590g
Dimensions 76mm x 58mm