Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited Lens Review

Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited Sample Photos

Sharpness is outstanding in the centre and excellent towards the edges of the frame when stopped down | 1/160 sec | f/11.0 | 40.0 mm | ISO 100

Sharpness is outstanding in the centre and excellent towards the edges of the frame when stopped down | 1/160 sec | f/11.0 | 40.0 mm | ISO 100
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At maximum aperture, sharpness is already excellent in the centre of the frame | 1/60 sec | f/2.8 | 40.0 mm | ISO 200

At maximum aperture, sharpness is already excellent in the centre of the frame | 1/60 sec | f/2.8 | 40.0 mm | ISO 200
High-Res

Closest focus is 40cm | 1/100 sec | f/3.2 | 40.0 mm | ISO 100

Closest focus is 40cm | 1/100 sec | f/3.2 | 40.0 mm | ISO 100
High-Res

Contrast delivered by this lens is good, even when shooting into the light | 1/160 sec | f/4.5 | 40.0 mm | ISO 100

Contrast delivered by this lens is good, even when shooting into the light | 1/160 sec | f/4.5 | 40.0 mm | ISO 100
High-Res

1/500 sec | f/2.8 | 40.0 mm | ISO 100

1/500 sec | f/2.8 | 40.0 mm | ISO 100
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1/1000 sec | f/2.8 | 40.0 mm | ISO 100

1/1000 sec | f/2.8 | 40.0 mm | ISO 100
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1/200 sec | f/2.8 | 40.0 mm | ISO 100

1/200 sec | f/2.8 | 40.0 mm | ISO 100
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1/2500 sec | f/2.8 | 40.0 mm | ISO 100

1/2500 sec | f/2.8 | 40.0 mm | ISO 100
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Value For Money

With this lens being one of the 'Limited' line from Pentax, it carries a slight price premium. This lens is available for around £440. It's predecessor is still available, but for over £100 less, being priced at around £325.

There is also the XS 40mm f/2.8 pancake lens, which is cheaper still at around £200, and although this lens is slimmer, it doesn't sport the quick shift focusing system.

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