HD PENTAX-DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited Lens Review
Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited Sample Photos
Sharpness is outstanding across the frame when stopped down to f/8 | 1/160 sec | f/8.0 | 21.0 mm | ISO 100 | Sharpness is very good in the centre of the frame at maximum aperture | 1/80 sec | f/3.2 | 21.0 mm | ISO 100 |
Closest focus is 20cm | 1/800 sec | f/3.2 | 21.0 mm | ISO 100 | Contrast remains good when shooting into the light and the rectangular shade does a decent job without being too large | 1/250 sec | f/6.3 | 21.0 mm | ISO 100 |
1/640 sec | f/6.3 | 21.0 mm | ISO 100 | 1/125 sec | f/6.3 | 21.0 mm | ISO 100 |
1/200 sec | f/3.2 | 21.0 mm | ISO 100 | 1/40 sec | f/3.2 | 21.0 mm | ISO 200 |
Value For Money
With this lens being one of the 'Limited' line from Pentax, it is priced slightly higher than their standard line of lenses at around £590. However, the older, version that lacks the HD coatings is still available from some retailers at around £399, which is a fair saving, so long as performance is similar.
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