Description
Pentax HD DA Limited 40mm F/2.8 Lens Black
Ultra-Compact Pancake Lens with Premium Build & Exceptional Image Quality
The Pentax HD DA Limited 40mm F/2.8 is a sleek, lightweight, and high-quality pancake lens, designed for Pentax K-mount APS-C DSLR cameras. With a 61mm equivalent focal length, it offers a natural perspective, making it an excellent everyday lens for street, portrait, and travel photography.
Built with high-grade aluminium construction, this lens features Pentaxs HD (High Definition) multi-layer coating, ensuring sharp, high-contrast images with reduced flare and ghosting. The rounded 9-blade diaphragm delivers beautifully smooth bokeh, while the compact 15mm profile makes it an ideal choice for discreet, on-the-go shooting.
Key Features & Benefits
Ultra-Compact & Lightweight Pancake Design
- Measures only 15mm in length and weighs just 89g, making it one of the most portable lenses available.
- Perfect for travel, street photography, and everyday use, allowing for unobtrusive, natural shooting.
HD Multi-Layer Coating for Superior Image Quality
- Pentaxs HD Coating significantly reduces flare and ghosting, ensuring sharp, high-contrast images even in strong backlighting.
- Delivers rich colours and excellent detail, making it perfect for landscapes, portraits, and documentary photography.
Smooth & Natural Bokeh with Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Produces pleasing, soft background blur, ideal for portrait and subject isolation.
- Minimises streaking effects in out-of-focus areas for a more natural look.
Premium Aluminium Build for Durability & Style
- Barrel, lens cap, and hood crafted from hand-machined aluminium, providing a luxurious, durable finish.
- Compact yet sturdy construction, ensuring long-lasting performance.
Optimised for Digital Photography
- Engineered for exceptional sharpness, contrast, and colour accuracy, even at maximum aperture (F/2.8).
- 0.4m minimum focusing distance allows for close-up shooting with fine details.
Specifications
- Lens Type: Standard Prime (Pancake Design)
- Focal Length: 40mm (61mm equivalent on APS-C)
- Maximum Aperture: F/2.8
- Minimum Aperture: F/22
- Lens Construction: 5 elements in 4 groups
- Diaphragm Blades: 9 (rounded)
- Minimum Focus Distance: 0.4m (1.3 ft)
- Maximum Magnification: 0.13x
- Filter Size: 49mm
- Dimensions: 63mm diameter x 15mm length
- Weight: 89g
Compatibility
- Designed for Pentax K-Mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras.
Whats in the Box?
- Pentax HD DA Limited 40mm F/2.8 Lens
- Aluminium Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Lens Hood
Ideal For:
- Street Photography Compact size and fast aperture allow for discreet, natural shooting.
- Portraits Delivers sharp subjects with soft, pleasing background bokeh.
- Travel Lightweight and unobtrusive, making it an excellent companion for on-the-go photography.
Why Choose the Pentax HD DA Limited 40mm F/2.8?
- Sleek, ultra-compact pancake design for effortless portability.
- Premium aluminium build with a stylish and durable finish.
- HD Coating minimises flare and enhances image contrast.
- Smooth, natural bokeh with a rounded 9-blade diaphragm.
- Perfectly suited for street, portrait, and travel photography.
A Perfect Blend of Style & Performance
The Pentax HD DA Limited 40mm F/2.8 combines exceptional optics with an ultra-portable design, making it an ideal everyday lens for photographers who value both aesthetics and functionality. Whether capturing portraits, urban scenes, or travel moments, this compact, high-performance lens delivers stunning results with ease.
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