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| Review of: HD Pentax-DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 Limited DC WR by wed7 on Thu June 21, 2018 | Rating: 7 | View more reviews | |
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Let me begin by saying that I have tried all the DA limited lenses before I got this lens. My most favorite is the DA 21, followed by the DA 70 and the HD35 if you want super sharp images.
I bought this lens simply because of its the WR claim plus the rendering of a limited lens and the focal length is very ideal for my use as I really want a WR travel camera set up. Truly that the lens is light and a joy to hold because of the retro design and it is very light. The AF is silent but not that fast (maybe more on the slow side for me). The images that it produces are good but not that great as the 21 / 35 / 70. At 20 mm the HD 20-40 is sharp wide open but the 40mm f4 it is not. The color rendering, micro contrast is very nice and really punches as well as the micro contrast.
I think the lens should only cost about $500 brand new :)
If you plan get this lens and think that you can replace your existing 21/35 limited lenses, you might get frustrated as the primes produce better IQ overall. But if you want a small lens that is WR, silent, sexy and passable IQ during travel, this can do the job. :)
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| Review of: SMC Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 Limited by wed7 on Mon September 27, 2010 | Rating: 10 | View more reviews | |
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Well, almost all of the good sides were already posted for this lens, but I still need to emphasize that this lens is really a gem when it comes to images sharpness from wall-to-wall, the out focus and the 3D rendition is so good and pleasing in every aspect.
Well the lens is not divine because the FL is not that easy to get used with, but it still works for me! (I like it btw:lol:)
EDIT: I dug out my friend's closet and found an Asahi Pentax 30.5mm lens pinch cap. Now I don't have to worry losing the original screw cap and would never lose any golden moments. Oh, do you use UV filter for this lens?
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