π¬ SMC PENTAX-A 50MM F1.7 CINE MOD JAPANESE PRIME LENS FOR SONY E-MOUNT
This is a beautifully crafted SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.7 Cine Mod lens prepared for cinematography and professional video capturing work. Originally introduced in 1984 as the successor to the highly popular SMC Pentax-M 50mm F1.7, this lens is well known among vintage lens shooters for its classic Japanese rendering, practical focal length, and strong all-around performance. It covers a full frame sensor, making it a versatile option for Sony full frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras alike. This cine-modded version is designed for creators who want a vintage look with better usability on set. The lens features a follow focus gear on the focusing ring for more precise manual focusing control, which makes it easier to integrate into narrative, commercial, documentary, and music video workflows. The included 80mm OD cine lens hood with 77mm filter thread adds a more cinema-friendly front profile and improves compatibility with common accessories. Optically, SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.7 has a strong reputation for natural color, pleasing contrast, and attractive subject separation. According to various sources, its optical design is considered identical to the SMC Pentax-M 50mm F1.7 and SMC Pentax-FA 50mm F1.7, and very close in rendering character to Pentaxβs later standard 50mm designs. In real-world use, this means you get a dependable vintage 50mm with classic image character that works especially well for portraits, interviews, detail shots, and general-purpose video work. The glass is in pretty good condition, without fungus, fog, or serious scratches. As expected from a vintage lens, it may show minor wear or light cleaning marks, but these do not affect the final image. The body has normal wear marks for its age, also without effect on operation. This is a practical and visually appealing vintage lens for filmmakers who want real mechanical feel, full manual control, and classic Pentax character.βοΈ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
β’ Lens Mount - Sony E-mount
β’ Focal Length - 50mm
β’ Maximum Aperture - F1.7
β’ Minimum Aperture - F22
β’ Number Of Aperture Blades - 6
β’ Minimum Focusing Distance - 0.45m
β’ Filter Size - 49mm
β’ Focus Type - Manual
β’ Serial Number - 1808420π¬ WHY CHOOSE THIS LENS? If you want an affordable vintage full frame 50mm with proven optical character, this SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.7 Cine Mod is a very smart choice. The 50mm focal length is one of the most useful perspectives for filmmaking, giving you a natural field of view for portraits, interviews, narrative scenes, product shots, and everyday creative work. Its classic Pentax rendering delivers a timeless, filmic feel that many modern lenses do not replicate. With Sony E-mount adaptation and a follow focus gear already installed, it is ready to fit smoothly into a practical mirrorless cinema setup while keeping the charm of a real 1980s Japanese prime.π¦ THIS OFFER INCLUDES: β SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.7 Cine Mod Prime Lensβ Follow Focus Gear on Focusing Ringβ 80mm OD Cine Lens Hood w/ 77mm Filter Thread Front Setupβ Front Lens Capβ Rear Lens Capβ Sony E-Mount Adaptation
This is a beautifully crafted SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.7 Cine Mod lens prepared for cinematography and professional video capturing work. Originally introduced in 1984 as the successor to the highly popular SMC Pentax-M 50mm F1.7, this lens is well known among vintage lens shooters for its classic Japanese rendering, practical focal length, and strong all-around performance. It covers a full frame sensor, making it a versatile option for Sony full frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras alike. This cine-modded version is designed for creators who want a vintage look with better usability on set. The lens features a follow focus gear on the focusing ring for more precise manual focusing control, which makes it easier to integrate into narrative, commercial, documentary, and music video workflows. The included 80mm OD cine lens hood with 77mm filter thread adds a more cinema-friendly front profile and improves compatibility with common accessories. Optically, SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.7 has a strong reputation for natural color, pleasing contrast, and attractive subject separation. According to various sources, its optical design is considered identical to the SMC Pentax-M 50mm F1.7 and SMC Pentax-FA 50mm F1.7, and very close in rendering character to Pentaxβs later standard 50mm designs. In real-world use, this means you get a dependable vintage 50mm with classic image character that works especially well for portraits, interviews, detail shots, and general-purpose video work. The glass is in pretty good condition, without fungus, fog, or serious scratches. As expected from a vintage lens, it may show minor wear or light cleaning marks, but these do not affect the final image. The body has normal wear marks for its age, also without effect on operation. This is a practical and visually appealing vintage lens for filmmakers who want real mechanical feel, full manual control, and classic Pentax character.βοΈ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
β’ Lens Mount - Sony E-mount
β’ Focal Length - 50mm
β’ Maximum Aperture - F1.7
β’ Minimum Aperture - F22
β’ Number Of Aperture Blades - 6
β’ Minimum Focusing Distance - 0.45m
β’ Filter Size - 49mm
β’ Focus Type - Manual
β’ Serial Number - 1808420π¬ WHY CHOOSE THIS LENS? If you want an affordable vintage full frame 50mm with proven optical character, this SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.7 Cine Mod is a very smart choice. The 50mm focal length is one of the most useful perspectives for filmmaking, giving you a natural field of view for portraits, interviews, narrative scenes, product shots, and everyday creative work. Its classic Pentax rendering delivers a timeless, filmic feel that many modern lenses do not replicate. With Sony E-mount adaptation and a follow focus gear already installed, it is ready to fit smoothly into a practical mirrorless cinema setup while keeping the charm of a real 1980s Japanese prime.π¦ THIS OFFER INCLUDES: β SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.7 Cine Mod Prime Lensβ Follow Focus Gear on Focusing Ringβ 80mm OD Cine Lens Hood w/ 77mm Filter Thread Front Setupβ Front Lens Capβ Rear Lens Capβ Sony E-Mount Adaptation