Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited Pancake Lens Review

Pentax SMC P-DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited Sample Photos

Sharpness is excellent across the frame when stopped down | 1/200 sec | f/5.6 | 40.0 mm | ISO 100

Sharpness is excellent across the frame when stopped down | 1/200 sec | f/5.6 | 40.0 mm | ISO 100
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At maximum aperture, sharpness is already excellent in the centre of the frame | 1/160 sec | f/2.8 | 40.0 mm | ISO 100

At maximum aperture, sharpness is already excellent in the centre of the frame | 1/160 sec | f/2.8 | 40.0 mm | ISO 100
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Closest focus is 40cm | 1/100 sec | f/4.0 | 40.0 mm | ISO 100

Closest focus is 40cm | 1/100 sec | f/4.0 | 40.0 mm | ISO 100
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Contrast delivered by this lens is very good | 1/100 sec | f/5.6 | 40.0 mm | ISO 500

Contrast delivered by this lens is very good | 1/100 sec | f/5.6 | 40.0 mm | ISO 500
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1/100 sec | f/7.1 | 40.0 mm | ISO 250

1/100 sec | f/7.1 | 40.0 mm | ISO 250
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1/100 sec | f/5.6 | 40.0 mm | ISO 200

1/100 sec | f/5.6 | 40.0 mm | ISO 200
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1/100 sec | f/5.6 | 40.0 mm | ISO 200

1/100 sec | f/5.6 | 40.0 mm | ISO 200
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1/250 sec | f/6.3 | 40.0 mm | ISO 100

1/250 sec | f/6.3 | 40.0 mm | ISO 100
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Value for money

With this lens being one of the 'Limited' line from Pentax, it carries a slight price premium. This lens is available for around £380. The newer XS 40mm pancake lens is slightly cheaper at around £290, and although this lens is slimmer, it doesn't sport the quick shift focusing system.

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