[lytrytyr]

There is a clear distortion at 20mm.

But pretty much pure barrel, no mustache, so it should be easy to correct.

[Mr Spocko]

The downside of that, it would probably be a VC version,
with lower image quality (deliberate decentering!) than the current A16.

Believe it or not the Nikon version is actually sought after ie the screw driven version, and people pay a premium for it.
Obviously not if you are using the bodies that don't support screw drive, but that's the story there.


I'm quite happy with the lens, for the cost (esp grey market) it's a bargain and then some.
We'll see more of this Pentax lens though, I would hope for the price there are no QC issues or optical problems for such a short range zoom

[Crooski]

There is also distortion at 30mm in the water.

Taken at low winter sun and heavy shade.

[krebsy75]

There is also distortion at 30mm in the water.

Taken at low winter sun and heavy shade.

I don't think anyone enjoyed your clever joke.

[JinDesu]

I don't think anyone enjoyed your clever joke.

wow, I JUST GOT IT!

[Driline]

I thought is was funny

[Transit]

I don't think anyone enjoyed your clever joke.

speak for yourself !
I raised a smile

[TedH42]

I don't think anyone enjoyed your clever joke.

I think that it's hilarious. And adds some needed humor to the nitpicking that the DA 20-40 ltd has been receiving in various threads.

Lighten up, y'all!!

[Parallax]

I don't think anyone enjoyed your clever joke.

Looks to me like everyone enjoyed it. (Well, almost everyone. )

[c.a.m]

There is also distortion at 30mm in the water.

I don't think anyone enjoyed your clever joke.

I was going to comment that the in-camera distortion correction feature of the K-5 should be able to compensate. However, I don't remember the menu setting.

- Craig

[TedH42]

I was going to comment that the in-camera distortion correction feature of the K-5 should be able to compensate. However, I don't remember the menu setting.

- Craig

On the K-5, it's on the Unicorn 3 menu, 4th item down "Scene Distortion Correction". Looks like it's a great feature to use.

[jup]

We Pentaxians are really faced with hard decisions sometimes... Liking mine so far! Will post proper review later.

[lytrytyr]

We Pentaxians are really faced with hard decisions sometimes... Liking mine so far! Will post proper review later.

The DA Limited Zoom club is a good place to post your photos with this lens:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/247859-da-limited-zoom-club-5.html

[Crooski]

Nice combination with K 5
Camera is nicely balanced and looks pretty too

[conalg]

That silver K5 and 20-40mm combo is gorgeous