Name: HD DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited
Brand: Pentax
SKU: 412
Rating: 4.0 (6 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

itself very resistant to flare and contrast levels remain good
Build Quality and Handling
superb performance & also stylish

no hyperfocal scale has been marked on the lens barrel
no room for a built-in AF motor
slightly less distortion

Elements: 5
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: , 40 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal

Pentax HD DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited - Pros & Cons

itself very resistant to flare and contrast levels remain good
Build Quality and Handling
superb performance & also stylish
The lens is plenty sharp
and fast enough to cope with
least sane enough to keep the price level to a relatively moderate degree
plastics the build quality of the lens is excellent
The focus accuracy of the tested sample was excellent

no hyperfocal scale has been marked on the lens barrel
no room for a built-in AF motor
slightly less distortion
no thicker than a lens cap
the lens doesnt have a bigger aperture
losing the small cover in my couch cushions
It won't take up a lot of space
The manual focus ring is almost too small
No lenses are prefect
Limited Main Features 40mm Focal Range F2
8 Limited have Image Stabilization
discontinued green and not even the more recent red ringed version
Short Lens
it does not produce good images

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Pentax HD DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal
Lens mount	Pentax K

Aperture max	2.8
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	9
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Elements	5
Groups	4
Special elements / coatings	High-grade multi-layer HD coating

Weight	3.14 oz
Diameter	1.54 in
Length	0.59 in
Filter size	1.57 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	< 40
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	< 60
Angle of View	< 39
Maximum magnification	13.0 x
Image stabilisation	no

Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Screw drive from camera
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.4
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black Silver
Lens Cap Type	DA 40mm
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes

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Pentax HD DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited Pentax - Editorial Reviews (3)

Pentax HD DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited Pentax HD DA 40mm f2.8 Limited lens review: Compelling choice

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Published: 02.01.2014

Pentax HD DA 40mm f2.8 Limited lens review: Compelling choice

The Pentax 40mm f2.8 Limited is one of two pancake type lenses from the firm and although this model is just 15mm in length it’s actually the larger of the pair. Read on to find out how well this refreshed HD version performs.

Pentax HD DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited HD Pentax DA 40mm F2.8 Limited Lens Review and Specs

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HD Pentax DA 40mm F2.8 Limited Lens Review and Specs

Read our detailed analysis of the HD Pentax DA 40mm F2.8 Limited Standard Prime lens, find out its pros and cons, and how it compares with the other lenses.