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Pentax Q series uses a tiny sensor which limits the image quality sacrificing a lot for compactness of the whole system. The 01 Prime lens is excellent optically, focuses fast and precise, produces great images at f/1.9 and up. However if you expect anything like you get from 50mm f/1.9 (or 1.8) on a full frame or APS-C or even micro 4/3 , you're in for a disappointment . The sensor is so small that you can't get any decent bokeh and subject separation even at f/1.9 . Pentax should have considered a faster prime for sure , f/1.2 or 1.4 would produce a much better portraits, but alas... you get a small compact relatively fast lens , which produces pretty similar image to a 02 standard zoom at about 8-9mm in most shooting situations. Overall recommended for good image quality and compactness.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
If you want to get a real idea of the quality look at the web reviews Flickr pictures taken with this lens and Youtubes about this lens and the Q7 camera. Its an exceptional travel camera. A great compromise between a compact zoom and a larger digital camera. This lens is sharp in the center with just a bit of distortion on sides but most people will not notice it. Makes the camera fit nicely in a jacket pocket.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I've only had it for a day, but have taken around 100 pics with it. I've used it mostly wide open and have to say, I find the image quality impressive. Equally impressive is the lens's size. It's tiny (but expected, it being a Q lens). Built in ND filter works well. Seems to have a sturdy build quality. I rather like the feel of the focusing ring. I also like that it can spin infinitely in either direction. A plus is that you cannot tell where it catches the mechanism that actually focus' the lens when turning it. It just turns smoothly into infinity while focusing and beyond. I also love the sound of the built-in shutter. Sounds reminiscent of an old film camera shutter. I have no real complaints.
At 2020, Pentax Q is obviously "obsoleted". So whoever still buys accessories for this camera probably buy them as a collector, or really loves this camera and do not judge camera gears from a pure technical perspective. If this is the case, this lens is definitely worth it. It is cute. It is fun. It performs fairly well. It matches with the camera extremely well visually as well as functionally. If you a looking to buy a lens with the best "dollar against performance" value from a pure technical angle. This is NOT the lens for you.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
The lens works excellent. When on the Pentax Q body it allows me to carry the camera in my shirt pocket. larger than my cell phone camera, but has more options.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
