Is there a comparison between the DA 40mm LTD and the 40mm XS out there anywhere?

ChopperCharles · 05-07-2012, 07:35 AM

Even better if the comparison tosses in the 35mm f2.4 :P

I'm going to buy either the 35mm f2.4 or the 40mm XS for my K-x... but I'd like to know how the XS stacks up against the 40mm LTD

Charles.

Adam · 05-07-2012, 07:42 AM

The optics are the same. The XS is smaller but doesn't have quick-shift.

Na Horuk · 05-07-2012, 08:11 AM

Doesn't XS also have curved aperture blades, while the other one doesn't? How about the numbers on the focus ring (DoF scales)?

V10 · 05-07-2012, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Doesn't XS also have curved aperture blades, while the other one doesn't? How about the numbers on the focus ring (DoF scales)?

Only the DA 40 has numbers on the focus ring but no DOF scale.

ChopperCharles · 05-07-2012, 09:06 AM

So if it's the same optically... why would anyone spend the extra dime on the LTD then?

Charles.

Na Horuk · 05-07-2012, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by ChopperCharles

So if it's the same optically... why would anyone spend the extra dime on the LTD then?

Charles.

The limited was released way long ago, the XS is new and its design fits the K-01. So yes, the XS made things a little awkward for the LTD. The only relevant reason to choose one over the other is design/appearance, it seems.

Adam · 05-07-2012, 09:12 AM

Quick-shift is what gives the limited an edge. Also, its AF isn't quite as noisy- but personally I wouldn't spend the extra cash now that the XS is out

V10 · 05-07-2012, 09:46 AM

The key is to buy a used DA 40 so the difference in price will be minimized. The 40XS feels cheaper and doesn't include a hood.

Anvh · 05-07-2012, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by ChopperCharles

So if it's the same optically... why would anyone spend the extra dime on the LTD then?

Charles.

the limited is build from aluminium and not plastic like the XS, beside that it has quickshift and a lens hood.
I would spend the extra for that and have actually.

johnyates · 05-07-2012, 11:07 AM

You can't go wrong with the 35mm f2.4. It's a very good lens.

05-07-2012, 07:35 AM	#1
ChopperCharles Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Durham, nc Photos: Albums Posts: 954	Is there a comparison between the DA 40mm LTD and the 40mm XS out there anywhere? Even better if the comparison tosses in the 35mm f2.4 :P I'm going to buy either the 35mm f2.4 or the 40mm XS for my K-x... but I'd like to know how the XS stacks up against the 40mm LTD Charles.

05-07-2012, 07:42 AM	#2
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05-07-2012, 08:11 AM	#3
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Doesn't XS also have curved aperture blades, while the other one doesn't? How about the numbers on the focus ring (DoF scales)?

05-07-2012, 08:17 AM	#4
V10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: B.C., Canada Posts: 116	Originally posted by Na Horuk Doesn't XS also have curved aperture blades, while the other one doesn't? How about the numbers on the focus ring (DoF scales)? Only the DA 40 has numbers on the focus ring but no DOF scale.

05-07-2012, 09:06 AM	#5
ChopperCharles Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Durham, nc Photos: Albums Posts: 954 Original Poster	So if it's the same optically... why would anyone spend the extra dime on the LTD then? Charles.

05-07-2012, 09:10 AM	#6
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by ChopperCharles So if it's the same optically... why would anyone spend the extra dime on the LTD then? Charles. The limited was released way long ago, the XS is new and its design fits the K-01. So yes, the XS made things a little awkward for the LTD. The only relevant reason to choose one over the other is design/appearance, it seems.

05-07-2012, 09:12 AM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Quick-shift is what gives the limited an edge. Also, its AF isn't quite as noisy- but personally I wouldn't spend the extra cash now that the XS is out

05-07-2012, 09:46 AM	#8
V10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: B.C., Canada Posts: 116	The key is to buy a used DA 40 so the difference in price will be minimized. The 40XS feels cheaper and doesn't include a hood.

05-07-2012, 10:05 AM	#9
Anvh Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4,616	Originally posted by ChopperCharles So if it's the same optically... why would anyone spend the extra dime on the LTD then? Charles. the limited is build from aluminium and not plastic like the XS, beside that it has quickshift and a lens hood. I would spend the extra for that and have actually.

05-07-2012, 11:07 AM	#10
johnyates Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Saskatoon, SK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,345	You can't go wrong with the 35mm f2.4. It's a very good lens.