| Latest Review Posted | HD Pentax-DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 Limited DC WR
The reviews and the evaluation of this new HD Pentax Limited zoom lens have been very different - some very negative and some very positive. I think that PentaxForums' test and evaluation of the lens is unfair with regard to sharpness (sample variation?). As soon as I received the lens I made some test footage, and I was admittedly a little confused about the results, but after some time I noticed an issue with back focus. It was subsequently adjusted to Back Focus + 5. Since then the results have been excellent. Back Focus + 5 was applied on two camera bodies (both K-3) with the same excellent result. The lens is sharp throughout the entire zoom range from 20 mm to 40 mm. I haven't noticed any decrease in picture quality in the long end of the zoom range. The color rendition is warm and very appealing - it can be compared with the DA *16-50 mm 2.8. The external parts of the lens are made of metal. I can highly recommend the lens. The reviews that have been negative may have forgotten that the lens is only one parameter of several in the process: photographer + camera/sensor + lens + image processing software + the photographer's ability to get all the qualities above. Lens quality is obviously very important - ultimately decisive, but so too the photographer's ability or skills. Thank you Ricoh/Pentax for this wonderful lens. It has lifted the pleasure of photography up to a higher level! |
