Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited Pancake Lens Review

Pentax SMC DA 40mm F/2.8 Limited Pancake Lens Verdict

With this lens being very similarly specified to the newer XS lens, it can make the price premium difficult to justify, especially as the newer lens is sharper towards the edges of the frame at maximum aperture.

Areas where this Limited lens holds its own include its resistance to flare, build quality and handling. The materials used in the construction and focusing speeds are both superior to the newer lens. The materials used in this lens' construction feel of a higher grade and the design of the manual focusing ring makes the lens easier to use.

It seems that as there is so little to choose between this and the XS lens, those looking for the best build quality and handling will appreciate the difference. Those just after a pancake lens sporting high levels of sharpness across the frame may not.

The Pentax SMC DA 40mm F/2.8 Limited lens is thin and lightweight, with excellent image sharpness.

Pentax SMC DA 40mm F/2.8 Limited Pancake Lens Pros

Excellent sharpness from maximum aperture
Thin and lightweight
Good build quality and handling
Fast focusing

Pentax SMC DA 40mm F/2.8 Limited Pancake Lens Cons

Not as sharp as the newer XS lens towards the edges of the frame at maximum aperture

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