This Old Lens (Medium Format): SMC Pentax-FA 645 45-85mm F4.5

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Added new sample images to the post.

Eric L. Woods

Update: Digital and film samples added.

Have not had this Pentax 645 AF variant lens before. But after having such good luck with the 80-160mm f/4.5 I jumped at this lens when it showed up at MPB.com at a price I could not refuse.

SMC Pentax-FA 645 45-85mm F4.5

The first time I ever purchased gear from MPB.com. And it will not be my last. Came with caps, a MPB branded box, and a lens hood.

SMC Pentax-FA 645 45-85mm F4.5

The lens is missing paint in a few places, but it actually does not look that bad. Took a few quick digital pics and success.

Lens Test - SMC Pentax-FA 645 45-85mm F4.5

With such a low price I was still in a bit of disbelief. Is this too good to be true? Just to make sure I ran a test roll through. Success. As I said about the 80-160mm, if you have any manner of autofocus Pentax 645 camera body (645N/645D/645Z

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