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Pentax 105mm F/2.4 SMC Late Lens For Pentax 6X7 Series Review

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Pentax 105mm F/2.4 SMC Late Lens For Pentax 6X7 Series
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Our editorial take on the Pentax 105mm F/2.4 SMC Late Lens For Pentax 6X7 Series

The Pentax 105mm F/2.4 SMC is a medium telephoto lens designed for the Pentax 6x7 medium format system, offering a fast maximum aperture that suits portraiture, selective focus work, and low-light shooting on 6x7 bodies. The SMC (Super Multi Coating) designation indicates Pentax's proprietary multi-coating for improved contrast and flare resistance, a hallmark of the brand's optical engineering during the film era. At 105mm on a 6x7 frame, this lens delivers a field of view roughly equivalent to an 58mm on full-frame 35mm, making it a versatile normal-to-portrait focal length for medium format shooters.

This used example from KEH is graded Excellent with noted damage to the front filter ring. While the optics and mechanics are in strong condition per KEH's grading, the damaged filter ring may complicate or prevent the use of screw-on filters, which could be a consideration for those relying on UV, polarizing, or ND filters in their workflow. For Pentax 6x7 users seeking a fast, sharp prime at a usable focal length, this lens remains a capable tool, though the filter ring issue warrants attention depending on your shooting needs.

Best for: Pentax 6x7 shooters seeking a fast, optically strong portrait prime who can work around the damaged filter ring or don't rely on screw-in filters.
What's great
  • Fast F/2.4 aperture for shallow depth of field and low-light work
  • SMC multi-coating for improved contrast and flare control
  • Versatile 105mm focal length for portraits and general medium format shooting
  • KEH Excellent grade indicates strong overall condition
Watch outs
  • Front filter ring damaged, limiting or preventing filter use
  • Pentax 6x7 system is a legacy platform with limited modern support

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The Pentax SMC 105mm f/2.4 is a medium-format portrait lens for the Pentax 6x7 system, known for shallow depth of field and sharp rendering. It suits portrait and environmental work on 6x7 film cameras where subject isolation and tonal quality matter.

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