Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 XS Pancake

Pentax DA 40mm F/2.8 XS Pancake Lens Verdict

Obvious benefits of a pancake lens like this are the compact size and lightweight, but this lens delivers excellent sharpness too.

The issues with flare and high CA levels when stopped down may be off-putting to some, but if care is taken to use this lens within its limits, it can deliver excellent quality images, without the bulk of a normal Pentax K-mount lens.

This basic, but compact lens could be the ideal lens for Pentax shooters wishing to travel as light as possible.

Pentax DA 40mm F/2.8 XS Pancake Lens Pros

Excellent sharpness from maximum aperture
Thin and lightweight
Good build quality
Vignetting is well-controlled

Pentax DA 40mm F/2.8 XS Pancake Lens Cons

High CA levels towards edges of the frame when stopped down
Loss of contrast and flare when shooting into the light
Rubber lens cap falls off easily

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