For Sale - Sold: Pentax Da 40mm Limited -- PRICE DROP!!

**savoche** · 08-11-2015, 09:48 AM

No takers at $180? Wow... If I hadn't been on the wrong continent I'd be sorely tempted - despite already having a 43

**UncleVanya** · 08-11-2015, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by AgentDisco

Since I'm so new to the Pentax world (coming from an Olympus SLR), can someone break down the difference between this lens and the Pentax DA 35mm F2.4?

I'm looking for a prime that's going to be (in order of preference)
1) good in low light
2) quiet
3) quick to focus

Since this is a sale thread I would suggest a separate thread for that. But since you asked...
I own both. I have the 35 2.4 for sale myself and I am keeping my DA 40 - I could have easily gone the other way but that is what I have done so far. The differences are:

The DA 35 is technically slightly better in low light but only by 1/3 of a stop - inconsequential in real use.
The DA 40 is a bit quieter when focusing - maybe due to metal body vs. plastic.
The two lenses are nearly as fast to focus as each other. I'm not sure which is faster.

PIcture quality wise both are good. The DA 40 just feels nicer. I hope that helps.

AgentDisco · 08-11-2015, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Since this is a sale thread I would suggest a separate thread for that. But since you asked...
I own both. I have the 35 2.4 for sale myself and I am keeping my DA 40 - I could have easily gone the other way but that is what I have done so far. The differences are:

The DA 35 is technically slightly better in low light but only by 1/3 of a stop - inconsequential in real use.
The DA 40 is a bit quieter when focusing - maybe due to metal body vs. plastic.
The two lenses are nearly as fast to focus as each other. I'm not sure which is faster.

PIcture quality wise both are good. The DA 40 just feels nicer. I hope that helps.

Thanks to all of you guys for offering your opinions and making the differences clear. I'm hoping to add this as my first-ever non-kit lens.

esrandall · 08-11-2015, 11:50 AM

Thanks for all of the support

Sale pending -- PM replied

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08-11-2015, 09:48 AM	#16
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311 Feedback Score: 2 (100%)	No takers at $180? Wow... If I hadn't been on the wrong continent I'd be sorely tempted - despite already having a 43

08-11-2015, 10:26 AM	#17
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 28,398 Feedback Score: 44 (100%)	Originally posted by AgentDisco Since I'm so new to the Pentax world (coming from an Olympus SLR), can someone break down the difference between this lens and the Pentax DA 35mm F2.4? I'm looking for a prime that's going to be (in order of preference) 1) good in low light 2) quiet 3) quick to focus Since this is a sale thread I would suggest a separate thread for that. But since you asked... I own both. I have the 35 2.4 for sale myself and I am keeping my DA 40 - I could have easily gone the other way but that is what I have done so far. The differences are: The DA 35 is technically slightly better in low light but only by 1/3 of a stop - inconsequential in real use. The DA 40 is a bit quieter when focusing - maybe due to metal body vs. plastic. The two lenses are nearly as fast to focus as each other. I'm not sure which is faster. PIcture quality wise both are good. The DA 40 just feels nicer. I hope that helps.

08-11-2015, 11:21 AM	#18
AgentDisco Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 35 Feedback Score: 1 (100%)	Originally posted by UncleVanya Since this is a sale thread I would suggest a separate thread for that. But since you asked... I own both. I have the 35 2.4 for sale myself and I am keeping my DA 40 - I could have easily gone the other way but that is what I have done so far. The differences are: The DA 35 is technically slightly better in low light but only by 1/3 of a stop - inconsequential in real use. The DA 40 is a bit quieter when focusing - maybe due to metal body vs. plastic. The two lenses are nearly as fast to focus as each other. I'm not sure which is faster. PIcture quality wise both are good. The DA 40 just feels nicer. I hope that helps. Thanks to all of you guys for offering your opinions and making the differences clear. I'm hoping to add this as my first-ever non-kit lens.

08-11-2015, 11:50 AM	#19
esrandall Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sumner, WA Posts: 965 Feedback Score: 33 (100%) Original Poster	Thanks for all of the support Sale pending -- PM replied

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