Pentax-DA HD 40mm f2.8 Limited Lens - Silver
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The Pentax 40mm f2.8 DA Limited Lens Silver is an ultra-slim and lightweight K-mount prime lens offering an equivalent focal range of 61mm in 35mm film format. The limitation of a fixed focal length (40mm) allows you to see the world from one perspective, encouraging you think outside the box and become more creative with your photography. The Pentax Limited series lenses are renowned for their hand-machined, well-built aluminium body, outstanding image quality, HD coating and a round-shaped diaphragm for a beautiful out-of-focus effect. This lens is The Pentax 40mm lens is ideal for general purpose photography and is a great choice for creative photographers who want to keep things light whilst on the move.
The key features
- High quality finish and excellent optical performance
- Equivalent to 61 mm in 35mm film format
- High Definition Coating
- Round shaped diaphragm
High-grade HD coating for exceptional image rendition
All lenses are treated with HD coating,* a high-grade multi-layer lens coating that assures higher light transmittance and lower reflectance than conventional multi-layer coatings. As the result, they produce sharp, clear images free of flare and ghost images, even under such adverse lighting conditions as backlight.
* HD stands for High Definition, and signifies the lens's capacity to reproduce images that excel in transparency, definition, resolution and rendition.
Round-shaped diaphragm for beautiful out-of-focus rendition
All lenses feature a completely round-shaped diaphragm to optimize the performance of their distinctive optics. This diaphragm produces a natural, beautiful bokeh (out-of-focus) effect, while minimizing the streaking effect of point light sources.
Premium quality of the Limited Lens-series
While inheriting the design concept of the Limited Lens series, these lenses were designed by combining a series of mechanical and numerical evaluations with human assessment of test-shooting samples to assure the ultimate in image reproduction. Their optical design has been optimized for digital photography to deliver sharp, clear images with outstanding contrast, even at the maximum aperture. In addition, their lens barrel, hood and cap are all made of a high-grade aluminum material, hand-machined for perfect proportions and beautiful texture.
Other features
- Equivalent to 61 mm in 35mm film format
- Fast manual focusing in AF mode with Quick Shift focus system
- Super Protect coating of the front lens element for effective protection against dirt and finger-marks
- Aluminium Alloy
- Compact and lightweight - 'Pancake Lens'
Product Specification
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Colour | Silver |
| Filter Thread [mm] | 49 |
| Focal Length ~ Tele [mm] | 40.0 |
| Focal Length ~ Wide [mm] | 40.0 |
| Hood Model | H-RE49 |
| Included Accessories | Lens Hood, Lens cap, Mount cap, Soft Case |
| Lens Elements | 5 |
| Lens Groups | 4 |
| Lens Mount | Pentax K |
| Lens Type | Standard Prime |
| Max Aperture ~ Tele | 2.8 |
| Max Aperture ~ Wide | 2.8 |
| Maximum Format Size | APS-C |
| Minimum Aperture | 22 |
| Minimum Focus Distance [m] | 0.40 |
| Size | 63 x 15 mm |
| Weight [g] | 89.00 |
