Interested in Pentax 20-40 Limited. Hardly any (sample) pictures?

zeitlos · 09-22-2014, 03:21 PM

I'm on the point of buying the lens mentioned above. However, normally I study "tons" of pictures to be fully convinced whether a lens I'm interested in will fit my needs. This has been a bit of a problem here since there are hardly any pictures on the net that show what the 20-40 Limited is capable to accomplish if it comes to image quality etc.

Do you know any links/sites where pictures made with the 20-40 Limited are being displayed?

Adam · 09-22-2014, 03:26 PM - **1 Like**

I assume you've already looked at the sample photos here?
HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR | Sample Photos for Pentax Cameras & Lenses - PentaxForums.com

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

**Pål Jensen** · 09-22-2014, 03:29 PM - **1 Like**

Have you looked here?

HD Pentax-DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 Limited DC WR Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Bob from Aus · 09-22-2014, 04:33 PM

It's on my shopping list as my next must have lens. It ticks most of the boxes as my Ltd 21 and 35 are not WR. However I'm not that convinced that it is optically good enough. It's a lot of money and I'm not sure if people are being over critical about how sharp it is is isn't. My 21mm is suppose to be a bit soft, but I have have taken thousands of brilliant photos with it.

My bottom line is I'm more than happy to sacrifice a bit of sharpness for some of that magic dust. I suspect the lens hasn't been around long enough to see if it gets a cult following.

Kozlok · 09-22-2014, 04:59 PM

I know several Pentaxians that tried it and found it not worth its asking price, so they returned it. If you can get it from a vendor with a liberal return policy, you have nothing to lose by trying it out.

**c.a.m** · 09-22-2014, 05:07 PM - **1 Like**

Sample images here:

Pentax HD DA 20-40 mm f/2.8-4.0 ED Limited DC WR review - Sample shots - Lenstip.com

lytrytyr · 09-22-2014, 05:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kozlok

I know several Pentaxians that tried it and found it not worth its asking price, so they returned it.

It's a Pentax Limited. If you don't appreciate the rendering of a DA 20-40, FA 31, or FA 43,
save yourself some money and get a Tamron 17-50, DA 35/2.4 or DA 50/1.8 instead.

---------- Post added 09-22-14 at 08:05 PM ----------

Originally posted by zeitlos

Do you know any links/sites where pictures made with the 20-40 Limited are being displayed?

Here's another one:

PENTAX : Select a PENTAX interchangeable lens camera or a lens model

johnyates · 09-22-2014, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Hundreds more:
DA Limited Zoom Club

Some great shots there!

Heie · 09-23-2014, 04:30 PM - **1 Like**

Man, all the 20-40 haters are gonna love the Sigma 18-35 In-Depth Review's Sharpness page

All 100% crops

F11, 20mm, center
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F5.6, 20mm, edge
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F3.5, 31mm, center (wide open for 20-40 at 31mm)
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The rest of the aperture range will be in the review

-Heie

Outis · 09-24-2014, 10:12 PM

I've seen these sorts of diagrams before, but what am I supposed to look for to interpret them?

**Digitalis** · 09-25-2014, 02:53 AM

Originally posted by Heie

all the 20-40 haters are gonna love the Sigma 18-35 In-Depth Review's Sharpness page

Interesting, When I compared the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 to the FA31mm f/1.8 I did notice that the FA31 held a distinct optical advantage over the Sigma zoom. It is interesting to see how close the Pentax 20-40mm f/2.8-4 gets @31mm, though I'll bet the FA31 beats all the other lenses in corners.

lytrytyr · 09-25-2014, 06:20 AM

Originally posted by Outis

I've seen these sorts of diagrams before, but what am I supposed to look for to interpret them?

They're more fun after you've had a dose of whatever enhances your brain!

**Dice** · 09-25-2014, 12:38 PM

Originally posted by Heie

Man, all the 20-40 haters are gonna love the Sigma 18-35 In-Depth Review's Sharpness page

All 100% crops

F11, 20mm, center
Attachment 238233

F5.6, 20mm, edge
Attachment 238232

F3.5, 31mm, center (wide open for 20-40 at 31mm)
Attachment 238234

The rest of the aperture range will be in the review

-Heie

I gave up my set of DA Ltds to get the 20-40 and haven't regretted that decision one bit. It has all the qualities that I want in that focal range.

Bob from Aus · 09-25-2014, 12:46 PM

Originally posted by Dice

I gave up my set of DA Ltds to get the 20-40 and haven't regretted that decision one bit. It has all the qualities that I want in that focal range.

I'm interested in what qualities you want from the lens. I like my wildlife to be razor sharp. However I love my Ltds for all the other things I do.

**Dice** · 09-25-2014, 09:02 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Bob from Aus

I'm interested in what qualities you want from the lens. I like my wildlife to be razor sharp. However I love my Ltds for all the other things I do.

I wanted the focal range, clarity, contrast and color and rendering I had in the DA Ltds (21, 35, 40). I wanted a lightweight, WR zoom lens that would control glare. It has the lovely feel and build I'd come to expect for an expensive piece of metal and glass. I was pleasantly surprised by the bokeh and the sharpness. I use it primarily for landscape/nature images, casual family shots, and close up work so it fills my bill.

09-22-2014, 03:21 PM	#1
zeitlos Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the middle of Bavaria - Germany Posts: 282	Interested in Pentax 20-40 Limited. Hardly any (sample) pictures? I'm on the point of buying the lens mentioned above. However, normally I study "tons" of pictures to be fully convinced whether a lens I'm interested in will fit my needs. This has been a bit of a problem here since there are hardly any pictures on the net that show what the 20-40 Limited is capable to accomplish if it comes to image quality etc. Do you know any links/sites where pictures made with the 20-40 Limited are being displayed?

09-22-2014, 03:26 PM - 1 Like	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	I assume you've already looked at the sample photos here? HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR \| Sample Photos for Pentax Cameras & Lenses - PentaxForums.com Hundreds more: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/247859-da-limited-zoom-club.html Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

09-23-2014, 04:30 PM - 1 Like	#9
Heie Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 968	Man, all the 20-40 haters are gonna love the Sigma 18-35 In-Depth Review's Sharpness page All 100% crops F11, 20mm, center F5.6, 20mm, edge F3.5, 31mm, center (wide open for 20-40 at 31mm) The rest of the aperture range will be in the review -Heie

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Bob from Aus Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,094	It's on my shopping list as my next must have lens. It ticks most of the boxes as my Ltd 21 and 35 are not WR. However I'm not that convinced that it is optically good enough. It's a lot of money and I'm not sure if people are being over critical about how sharp it is is isn't. My 21mm is suppose to be a bit soft, but I have have taken thousands of brilliant photos with it. My bottom line is I'm more than happy to sacrifice a bit of sharpness for some of that magic dust. I suspect the lens hasn't been around long enough to see if it gets a cult following.

09-22-2014, 04:59 PM	#5
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	I know several Pentaxians that tried it and found it not worth its asking price, so they returned it. If you can get it from a vendor with a liberal return policy, you have nothing to lose by trying it out.

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c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,188	Sample images here: Pentax HD DA 20-40 mm f/2.8-4.0 ED Limited DC WR review - Sample shots - Lenstip.com

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lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Kozlok I know several Pentaxians that tried it and found it not worth its asking price, so they returned it. It's a Pentax Limited. If you don't appreciate the rendering of a DA 20-40, FA 31, or FA 43, save yourself some money and get a Tamron 17-50, DA 35/2.4 or DA 50/1.8 instead. ---------- Post added 09-22-14 at 08:05 PM ---------- Originally posted by zeitlos Do you know any links/sites where pictures made with the 20-40 Limited are being displayed? Here's another one: PENTAX : Select a PENTAX interchangeable lens camera or a lens model

09-22-2014, 10:01 PM	#8
johnyates Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Saskatoon, SK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,345	Originally posted by Adam Hundreds more: DA Limited Zoom Club Some great shots there!

09-24-2014, 10:12 PM	#10
Outis Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 935	I've seen these sorts of diagrams before, but what am I supposed to look for to interpret them?

09-25-2014, 02:53 AM	#11
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by Heie all the 20-40 haters are gonna love the Sigma 18-35 In-Depth Review's Sharpness page Interesting, When I compared the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 to the FA31mm f/1.8 I did notice that the FA31 held a distinct optical advantage over the Sigma zoom. It is interesting to see how close the Pentax 20-40mm f/2.8-4 gets @31mm, though I'll bet the FA31 beats all the other lenses in corners.

09-25-2014, 06:20 AM	#12
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Outis I've seen these sorts of diagrams before, but what am I supposed to look for to interpret them? They're more fun after you've had a dose of whatever enhances your brain!

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Dice Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Emeryville, CA Posts: 1,122	Originally posted by Heie Man, all the 20-40 haters are gonna love the Sigma 18-35 In-Depth Review's Sharpness page All 100% crops F11, 20mm, center Attachment 238233 F5.6, 20mm, edge Attachment 238232 F3.5, 31mm, center (wide open for 20-40 at 31mm) Attachment 238234 The rest of the aperture range will be in the review -Heie I gave up my set of DA Ltds to get the 20-40 and haven't regretted that decision one bit. It has all the qualities that I want in that focal range.

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09-25-2014, 12:46 PM	#14
Bob from Aus Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,094	Originally posted by Dice I gave up my set of DA Ltds to get the 20-40 and haven't regretted that decision one bit. It has all the qualities that I want in that focal range. I'm interested in what qualities you want from the lens. I like my wildlife to be razor sharp. However I love my Ltds for all the other things I do.

09-25-2014, 09:02 PM - 2 Likes	#15
Dice Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Emeryville, CA Posts: 1,122	Originally posted by Bob from Aus I'm interested in what qualities you want from the lens. I like my wildlife to be razor sharp. However I love my Ltds for all the other things I do. I wanted the focal range, clarity, contrast and color and rendering I had in the DA Ltds (21, 35, 40). I wanted a lightweight, WR zoom lens that would control glare. It has the lovely feel and build I'd come to expect for an expensive piece of metal and glass. I was pleasantly surprised by the bokeh and the sharpness. I use it primarily for landscape/nature images, casual family shots, and close up work so it fills my bill.