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SMC Pentax 30mm F2.8

Sharpness 
 9.3
Aberrations 
 9.0
Bokeh 
 8.7
Handling 
 9.5
Value 
 9.1
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97% of reviewers $242.00 9.44
SMC Pentax 30mm F2.8

SMC Pentax 30mm F2.8
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SMC Pentax 30mm F2.8
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Description:
The SMC Pentax 30mm F2.8 is the only 30mm prime lens ever produced by Pentax.



SMC Pentax 30mm F2.8
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Image Format
Full-frame / 35mm film
Lens Mount
Pentax K
Aperture Ring
Yes (no A setting)
Diaphragm
Automatic, 5 blades
Optics
7 elements, 7 groups
Mount Variant
K
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Max. Aperture
F2.8
Min. Aperture
F22
Focusing
Manual
Min. Focus
30 cm
Max. Magnification
0.13x
Filter Size
52 mm
Internal Focus
No
Field of View (Diag. / Horiz.)

APS-C: 51 ° / 44 °
Full frame: 72 ° / 62 °
Hood
PH-S52 (24mm)
Case
Dedicated hard case
Lens Cap
Plastic clip-on
Coating
SMC
Weather Sealing
No
Other Features
Diam x Length
63 x 39.5 mm
Weight
215 g
Production Years
1975 to 1984
Engraved Name
SMC PENTAX 1:2.8/30 (early variant) or smc PENTAX 1:2.8 30mm (later variant)
Product Code
22440
Reviews
User reviews
Variants

Two variants were produced. The only difference appears to be in the engraved name: SMC PENTAX 1:2.8/30 (early variant) vs. smc PENTAX 1:2.8 30mm (later variant)

Features:
Manual FocusAperture RingFull-Frame SupportDiscontinued
Price History:



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Veteran Member

Registered: January, 2007
Location: Warsaw
Posts: 338
Review Date: July 9, 2007 Recommended | Price: $175.00 | Rating: 9 

 
Pros: good flength for *istDS
Cons: pure manual

very good rendition, good color reproduction. Sharp, works well in good light conditions and is not so bad in bad - direct light, reflections.

here you will find few examples http://www.pbase.com/piotreks/czarnowlato

In general, very interesting lens and my rate is very high.
   
Senior Member

Registered: September, 2006
Location: Grand Junction Colorado
Posts: 209
Review Date: February 3, 2007 Recommended | Price: $150.00 | Rating: 10 

 
Pros: very sharp and a perfect compromise between 28 and 35mm.
Cons: none

Uncommon focal length lens and was produced for only a few years. Lack of knowledge or reviews meant that the lens is not common on the used market.

Performance wise, it is truly outstanding.

I found mine bundled with a body on ebay - which did not sell. I contacted the seller and made an offer for the lens. I have seen to go for 300 US and up on ebay.

This is one lens I will not part with and is one of my most used lenses.
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