DA 20-40 Limited (w/ comparison images)

krebsy75 · 12-15-2013, 07:20 AM

Originally posted by rdj92807

So far I have mixed feelings about this lens. It does not have the metal feel of the other limiteds and just doesn't seem as special.

It's not made out of aluminum like the other Limiteds?

normhead · 12-15-2013, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by Driline

Interesting. It's not a DA 21 or FA 43 killer that's for sure. Feeling better now

Boy that FA 31 looks nice though.

Exactly what I was thinking… but it costs so darn much.

Driline · 12-15-2013, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Exactly what I was thinking… but it costs so darn much.

Black Friday On sale about $900. Used maybe $800. It's within reach. Maybe next year

ogl · 12-15-2013, 08:10 AM

Originally posted by krebsy75

It's not made out of aluminum like the other Limiteds?

It's made of aluminum, of course

krebsy75 · 12-15-2013, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by ogl

It's made of aluminum, of course

What makes it less-robust feeling as compared to other Limiteds?

sanjeevdas · 12-15-2013, 12:28 PM

Originally posted by krebsy75

What makes it less-robust feeling as compared to other Limiteds?

I think it is the weight. Seems as large as the FA31 (if not larger), but much lighter.

**grahame** · 12-16-2013, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by Andr3w

How is the 20-40 in the corners? I am particularly interested in 21 vs. 20-40 at f/8 in the corners.

It looks 20mm is not the sweet end of 20-40.
It does very well in the middle indeed. at 30mm, the 20-40 is very nice.
Thanks for testing!

Andr3w · 12-16-2013, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by sanjeevdas

Thanks for the photos! Looks like 21mm has more CA. Bottom right is also much better on the 20mm.

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12-15-2013, 07:20 AM	#31
krebsy75 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester County, Pa. Posts: 804	Originally posted by rdj92807 So far I have mixed feelings about this lens. It does not have the metal feel of the other limiteds and just doesn't seem as special. It's not made out of aluminum like the other Limiteds?

12-15-2013, 07:35 AM	#32
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Driline Interesting. It's not a DA 21 or FA 43 killer that's for sure. Feeling better now Boy that FA 31 looks nice though. Exactly what I was thinking… but it costs so darn much.

12-15-2013, 07:43 AM	#33
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,705	Originally posted by normhead Exactly what I was thinking… but it costs so darn much. Black Friday On sale about $900. Used maybe $800. It's within reach. Maybe next year

12-15-2013, 08:10 AM	#34
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by krebsy75 It's not made out of aluminum like the other Limiteds? It's made of aluminum, of course

12-15-2013, 08:32 AM	#35
krebsy75 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester County, Pa. Posts: 804	Originally posted by ogl It's made of aluminum, of course What makes it less-robust feeling as compared to other Limiteds?

12-15-2013, 12:28 PM	#36
sanjeevdas Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 111 Original Poster	Originally posted by krebsy75 What makes it less-robust feeling as compared to other Limiteds? I think it is the weight. Seems as large as the FA31 (if not larger), but much lighter.

12-16-2013, 08:25 AM	#37
grahame Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,041	Originally posted by Andr3w How is the 20-40 in the corners? I am particularly interested in 21 vs. 20-40 at f/8 in the corners. It looks 20mm is not the sweet end of 20-40. It does very well in the middle indeed. at 30mm, the 20-40 is very nice. Thanks for testing!

12-16-2013, 05:06 PM	#38
Andr3w Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Asheville Posts: 54	Originally posted by sanjeevdas DA21 f/8 http://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Pentax-Lenses/i-LvNGTvf/0/O/IMGP2672.jpg DA 20-40 21mm f/8 http://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Pentax-Lenses/i-tbHnHcD/0/O/IMGP2814.jpg Thanks for the photos! Looks like 21mm has more CA. Bottom right is also much better on the 20mm.