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vmaniqui · 04-09-2012, 01:35 PM

hi all,

is $250 a good price for a Pentax DA 40mm limited ?

thanks.

**crewl1** · 04-09-2012, 01:42 PM

Check the marketplace sold archives for going prices.

Adam · 04-09-2012, 01:42 PM

Yup, that's a pretty good price, especially considering the recent retail price increase in the US.

Jean Poitiers · 04-09-2012, 02:00 PM

Which is it, since you didn't specify ... I assume that the 40 is used ... J

RickyFromVegas · 04-09-2012, 02:04 PM

Even before the price hike, $250 for a used one is a steal.

vmaniqui · 04-09-2012, 02:08 PM

this is a used lens that a local guy was selling to me. i am having second thought as i have no idea on the price. he's on a business trip at the moment and hopefully when he comes back the price will not go up. used to be $275 but i haggled. will this work as a portrait lens ? THANKS...

icywindow · 04-09-2012, 02:22 PM

Personally, I have found that this lens is a lovely performer wide open for half body portraits. Some of my favorite photos that I have taken were shot with it. And $250 in good condition is a great price IMO.

RickyFromVegas · 04-09-2012, 02:31 PM

If you've never used a limited lens, you'll be surprised at their image qualities.
40ltd is sharp from corner to corner a most apertures, and its bokeh, simply marvelous.
As far as a 40mm lens goes, I think it's one of the finest.

vmaniqui · 04-09-2012, 02:32 PM

as per seller, it's in pretty good shape. thanks for all the responses. i will buy it then but with the hope that he doesn't change his mind on the price. will keep you all posted.

vmaniqui · 04-09-2012, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by RickyFromVegas

If you've never used a limited lens, you'll be surprised at their image qualities.
40ltd is sharp from corner to corner a most apertures, and its bokeh, simply marvelous.
As far as a 40mm lens goes, I think it's one of the finest.

i have a 50mm F1.7 in my closet (M series) that i have not used yet (only on my Pentax MX). will buying this 40mm be a duplication of that lens ? should i just stick to my 50mm ???

Docrwm · 04-09-2012, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by vmaniqui

i have a 50mm F1.7 in my closet (M series) that i have not used yet (only on my Pentax MX). will buying this 40mm be a duplication of that lens ? should i just stick to my 50mm ???

No, its not a duplication. The 40 has autofocus, is optimized for digital, and is a limited lens with higher standards across the board over your M50/1.7.

Jean Poitiers · 04-09-2012, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

No, its not a duplication. The 40 has autofocus, is optimized for digital, and is a limited lens with higher standards across the board over your M50/1.7.

Bonjour,

The AF plus the digital optimization are a big plus ... This is a lens that I am considering based on its great performance and small size, etc. I have an A 50/1.7 and also fear for some "overlap" ... but, I think that I'll get past that obstacle one of these days ... plus I'm waiting to see the performance of the new DA 50 f1.8 ... if it's on the same level as the DA 35 f2.5, I'm going to buy it in order to have a "fast" AF fifty ... the DA 40 is only a f2.8 ... but, it's still a "limited" ... decisions, decisions.

Salut et bon courage, John le "Brown" Baudet du Poitou

RickyFromVegas · 04-09-2012, 03:21 PM

I had 35mm 2.4z fa501.4 and 50 a-1.7.
Even so, my first reaction to 40ltd's images were, "wow".
small size was one of the biggest selling point as well.

I got rid of 35 and 50 because of the 40ltd, but now I have 17-50 and 50-135 + bunch of old primes in 50-58mm range, so I don't use the 40 often unless going on a trip.

L33tGreg · 04-09-2012, 05:38 PM

40 is an amazing lens. On my camera 2-3x more often than any other lens. $300-$325 seems like the typical good price on here and the 'bay. So it's a steal.

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Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	New or used ? Which is it, since you didn't specify ... I assume that the 40 is used ... J

04-09-2012, 03:11 PM	#12
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Agreed ... Originally posted by Docrwm No, its not a duplication. The 40 has autofocus, is optimized for digital, and is a limited lens with higher standards across the board over your M50/1.7. *Bonjour,* The AF plus the digital optimization are a big plus ... This is a lens that I am considering based on its great performance and small size, etc. I have an A 50/1.7 and also fear for some "overlap" ... but, I think that I'll get past that obstacle one of these days ... plus I'm waiting to see the performance of the new DA 50 f1.8 ... if it's on the same level as the DA 35 f2.5, I'm going to buy it in order to have a "fast" AF fifty ... the DA 40 is only a f2.8 ... but, it's still a "limited" ... decisions, decisions. Salut et bon courage, John le "Brown" Baudet du Poitou

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04-09-2012, 01:42 PM	#2
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Check the marketplace sold archives for going prices.

04-09-2012, 02:04 PM	#5
RickyFromVegas Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Las Vegas Photos: Gallery Posts: 366	Even before the price hike, $250 for a used one is a steal.

04-09-2012, 02:08 PM	#6
vmaniqui Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 68 Original Poster	this is a used lens that a local guy was selling to me. i am having second thought as i have no idea on the price. he's on a business trip at the moment and hopefully when he comes back the price will not go up. used to be $275 but i haggled. will this work as a portrait lens ? THANKS...

04-09-2012, 02:22 PM	#7
icywindow Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 303	Personally, I have found that this lens is a lovely performer wide open for half body portraits. Some of my favorite photos that I have taken were shot with it. And $250 in good condition is a great price IMO.

04-09-2012, 02:31 PM	#8
RickyFromVegas Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Las Vegas Photos: Gallery Posts: 366	If you've never used a limited lens, you'll be surprised at their image qualities. 40ltd is sharp from corner to corner a most apertures, and its bokeh, simply marvelous. As far as a 40mm lens goes, I think it's one of the finest.

04-09-2012, 02:32 PM	#9
vmaniqui Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 68 Original Poster	as per seller, it's in pretty good shape. thanks for all the responses. i will buy it then but with the hope that he doesn't change his mind on the price. will keep you all posted.

04-09-2012, 02:34 PM	#10
vmaniqui Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 68 Original Poster	Originally posted by RickyFromVegas If you've never used a limited lens, you'll be surprised at their image qualities. 40ltd is sharp from corner to corner a most apertures, and its bokeh, simply marvelous. As far as a 40mm lens goes, I think it's one of the finest. i have a 50mm F1.7 in my closet (M series) that i have not used yet (only on my Pentax MX). will buying this 40mm be a duplication of that lens ? should i just stick to my 50mm ???

04-09-2012, 02:38 PM	#11
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by vmaniqui i have a 50mm F1.7 in my closet (M series) that i have not used yet (only on my Pentax MX). will buying this 40mm be a duplication of that lens ? should i just stick to my 50mm ??? No, its not a duplication. The 40 has autofocus, is optimized for digital, and is a limited lens with higher standards across the board over your M50/1.7.

04-09-2012, 03:21 PM	#13
RickyFromVegas Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Las Vegas Photos: Gallery Posts: 366	I had 35mm 2.4z fa501.4 and 50 a-1.7. Even so, my first reaction to 40ltd's images were, "wow". small size was one of the biggest selling point as well. I got rid of 35 and 50 because of the 40ltd, but now I have 17-50 and 50-135 + bunch of old primes in 50-58mm range, so I don't use the 40 often unless going on a trip.

04-09-2012, 05:38 PM	#14
L33tGreg Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charleston, SC Photos: Gallery Posts: 369	40 is an amazing lens. On my camera 2-3x more often than any other lens. $300-$325 seems like the typical good price on here and the 'bay. So it's a steal.

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