Win a Pentax Limited Lens: Raffle Now Live!

heinamj · 12-02-2016, 01:45 PM - **2 Likes**

Just got a lightly used K30 (<2500 on the shutter) including DAL 18-55mm and 16GB Extreme card
*AND*
a DA 40mm f2.8 Limited lens in very good condition with caps and hood.

Off Craigslist ...
for $150 total ...
:-)

This is my first limited lens and it should match up well with my primary body (KS2 with no AA filter).

The K30 will be a good secondary since the button layout is close to the same as on KS2.

K1 and good glass isn't in my budget, so I'm thankful and blessed to find this.

Last edited by heinamj; 12-02-2016 at 02:00 PM.

Giklab · 12-02-2016, 02:26 PM

Color me jealous. Congrats on the find!

**UncleVanya** · 12-02-2016, 02:38 PM

Which DA 40? The SMC or HD version? That's good glass don't fool yourself. Enjoy it!

heinamj · 12-02-2016, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Which DA 40? The SMC or HD version? That's good glass don't fool yourself. Enjoy it!

SMC, with the hood and screw cap.

**BigMackCam** · 12-02-2016, 02:50 PM

I agree, the DA40 lenses are very good indeed, and the Limited versions are *lovely*. Good catch!

ChristianRock · 12-02-2016, 03:06 PM

Congratulations!

Outis · 12-02-2016, 03:16 PM

Woohoo! I love that lens!

lightbox · 12-02-2016, 03:31 PM - **2 Likes**

@heinamj - you're right, that DA 40 is not really good. Send it to me for proper disposal. I'll pay shipping

Saltwater Images · 12-02-2016, 03:42 PM - **1 Like**

Dynamite score! I decided I was happy with the humble crop sensor and started investing in HD DA Ltd glass. Love my 3 pancakes immensely and am squirrelling away for a 4th to add to the stack.

There is one problem with the Limited's - you get hooked on the experience and want more. Kinda like smoking except I was able to quit smoking. You won't be able to quit Ltd glass! LBA lookout!

**c.a.m** · 12-02-2016, 03:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Saltwater Images

There is one problem with the Limited's - you get hooked on the experience and want more.

Yes, we should do @heinamj a favour and take that DA 40 away before the addiction sets in. Besides, the K-30 and the 18-55 is a good enough deal for the price. Who lives nearby?

- Craig

Tako Kichi · 12-02-2016, 03:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Saltwater Images

There is one problem with the Limited's - you get hooked on the experience and want more.

Oh boy do I know that feeling. I have been wanting the 15mm Limited for three years now (ever since I got my K-30) but something always seems to come along to prevent me getting one (like all my other lenses, tripod, bags/cases etc.!)

I could have bought one for this years Xmas present to myself but just today I ordered a shiny new K-70 (in silver) so the 15mm Limited remains on the wish list (for now!)

That's a cracking deal you got heinamj, I paid a lot more than that for my used (but mint) SMC 40mm Limited from an Ebayer in Japan and I thought I'd got a bargain!

**Des** · 12-02-2016, 04:48 PM

Congratulations on the new gear.

My K-30 went to a new home last week, the same day I picked up my new K-S2. You are right about the similarity between the two. The K-30 is a little lighter, and the grip is better IMO. And the 16mp sensor is a gem. You'll enjoy it.

**pepperberry farm** · 12-02-2016, 05:02 PM - **2 Likes**

get ready to start lusting after the DA21 and DA70 Limiteds...... and if you can keep from casting your view towards the FA Limiteds, you'll be fine...

... really, you'll be fine....

ZombieArmy · 12-02-2016, 05:04 PM - **1 Like**

Even the XS version of the 40mm is amazing. Really under appreciated lens because of the DA 50 and 35, but I wouldn't trade my 40mm for either.

Good thing about the xs and the limited is that they both work great on full frame! It's a lens you'll be able to use for life, no matter how much you grow as a photographer.

jddwoods · 12-02-2016, 05:07 PM

Next up you will hunting for the DA 21 and DA 70 Limiteds. As others have said they are addictive. And it doesn't end there, no collection of DA limiteds is complete without the DFA 100 WR Macro and the HS DA Teleconverter.

12-02-2016, 01:45 PM - 2 Likes	#1
heinamj Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 366	Limited lens for a limited budget Just got a lightly used K30 (<2500 on the shutter) including DAL 18-55mm and 16GB Extreme card AND a DA 40mm f2.8 Limited lens in very good condition with caps and hood. Off Craigslist ... for $150 total ... :-) This is my first limited lens and it should match up well with my primary body (KS2 with no AA filter). The K30 will be a good secondary since the button layout is close to the same as on KS2. K1 and good glass isn't in my budget, so I'm thankful and blessed to find this. Last edited by heinamj; 12-02-2016 at 02:00 PM.

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	Which DA 40? The SMC or HD version? That's good glass don't fool yourself. Enjoy it!

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heinamj Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 366 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya Which DA 40? The SMC or HD version? That's good glass don't fool yourself. Enjoy it! SMC, with the hood and screw cap.

12-02-2016, 02:50 PM	#5
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,706	I agree, the DA40 lenses are very good indeed, and the Limited versions are lovely. Good catch!

12-02-2016, 03:06 PM	#6
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	Congratulations!

12-02-2016, 03:16 PM	#7
Outis Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 935	Woohoo! I love that lens!

12-02-2016, 03:31 PM - 2 Likes	#8
lightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 599	@heinamj - you're right, that DA 40 is not really good. Send it to me for proper disposal. I'll pay shipping

12-02-2016, 03:42 PM - 1 Like	#9
Saltwater Images Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Newfoundland Photos: Gallery Posts: 501	Dynamite score! I decided I was happy with the humble crop sensor and started investing in HD DA Ltd glass. Love my 3 pancakes immensely and am squirrelling away for a 4th to add to the stack. There is one problem with the Limited's - you get hooked on the experience and want more. Kinda like smoking except I was able to quit smoking. You won't be able to quit Ltd glass! LBA lookout!

12-02-2016, 03:53 PM - 1 Like	#10
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,194	Originally posted by Saltwater Images There is one problem with the Limited's - you get hooked on the experience and want more. Yes, we should do @heinamj a favour and take that DA 40 away before the addiction sets in. Besides, the K-30 and the 18-55 is a good enough deal for the price. Who lives nearby? - Craig

12-02-2016, 03:59 PM - 1 Like	#11
Tako Kichi Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: SW Ontario, Canada (ex-pat Brit) Posts: 1,296	Originally posted by Saltwater Images There is one problem with the Limited's - you get hooked on the experience and want more. Oh boy do I know that feeling. I have been wanting the 15mm Limited for three years now (ever since I got my K-30) but something always seems to come along to prevent me getting one (like all my other lenses, tripod, bags/cases etc.!) I could have bought one for this years Xmas present to myself but just today I ordered a shiny new K-70 (in silver) so the 15mm Limited remains on the wish list (for now!) That's a cracking deal you got heinamj, I paid a lot more than that for my used (but mint) SMC 40mm Limited from an Ebayer in Japan and I thought I'd got a bargain!

12-02-2016, 04:48 PM	#12
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,424	Congratulations on the new gear. My K-30 went to a new home last week, the same day I picked up my new K-S2. You are right about the similarity between the two. The K-30 is a little lighter, and the grip is better IMO. And the 16mp sensor is a gem. You'll enjoy it.

12-02-2016, 05:02 PM - 2 Likes	#13
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797	get ready to start lusting after the DA21 and DA70 Limiteds...... and if you can keep from casting your view towards the FA Limiteds, you'll be fine... ... really, you'll be fine....

12-02-2016, 05:04 PM - 1 Like	#14
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,211	Even the XS version of the 40mm is amazing. Really under appreciated lens because of the DA 50 and 35, but I wouldn't trade my 40mm for either. Good thing about the xs and the limited is that they both work great on full frame! It's a lens you'll be able to use for life, no matter how much you grow as a photographer.

12-02-2016, 05:07 PM	#15
jddwoods Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,035	Next up you will hunting for the DA 21 and DA 70 Limiteds. As others have said they are addictive. And it doesn't end there, no collection of DA limiteds is complete without the DFA 100 WR Macro and the HS DA Teleconverter.

Limited lens for a limited budget

Win a Pentax Limited Lens: Raffle Now Live!