Pentax 40 mm / F 2,8 HD DA LIMITED

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 96 reviews of Pentax 40 mm / F 2,8 HD DA LIMITED. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the reliability and design. The price and size are also mentioned favorably.

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On average, users rate this product 92/100 and experts rate this product 82/100.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 user reviews of Pentax 40 mm / F 2,8 HD DA LIMITED from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the size. The design is also appreciated, but there are some mixed opinions about the usability. Many are critical about the reliability.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Pentax HD DA 40mm F2.8 Limited

The slim Pentax HD DA 40mm F2.8 Limited is one of the smallest lenses you'll find, and it doesn't skimp on image quality to get there.

Super small. Very sharp. Quick shift focus system.

Omits weather sealing. Lens cap is easily lost.

Conclusions The Pentax HD DA 40mm F2.8 Limited is a lens that has a heck of a lot going for it. It's very small, not that expensive, and delivers excellent image quality when paired with an APS-C camera. And, despite not being designed for use with a...

Sep, 2016

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Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited Lens Review

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited pancake lens.

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

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

Aug, 2012

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Pentax SMC-DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited

This 40mm prime offering from Pentax can be placed in the classification of standard lenses. Designed solely for cropped sensor cameras of the *istDx series, it's focal length works out at a slightly long standard rather than a short telephoto. It is...

Size and weight are minimal; Hood/cap arrangement afford good protection; Cute little carry pouch

Optically good enough but not stunning

Oct, 2005

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Expert review by : Rüdiger Neumann (opticallimits.com)

Pentax SMC-DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited

Pentax has quite a reputation regarding street photography thanks to theirextensive "Limited" lens lineup which covers the range frommoderate wide-angles to moderate tele. These lenses aren't exactly cheapbut ultra compact and high quality items. The...

The Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 exhibits a very harmonious optical performance combined withexcellent build quality. It is capable to produce very sharp images across the frame straightfrom the max. aperture. Distortions are marginal and CAs are a...

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Expert review by : photodo.com (photodo.com)

REVIEW: Pentax SMC-DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited

Size and weight are minimal; Hood/cap arrangement afford good protection; Cute little carry pouch

Screw-in lens cap is fiddly to remove; Optically good enough but not stunning

If you want a discreet, easily pocketable or lightweight lens then this is the one to have. With the metal lens hood and cap screwed into place, the build is up to knocking around in a handbag or glove compartment without worries. The fixed standard...

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