Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8

$497
40 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/2.8

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 36 users at B&H Photo Video

"This lens is light weight and very compact. It is fast enough for low light applications and is built like a tank."

"Great option for taking casual pictures of family and friends or for low-key urban excursions."

"It is small. Without a filter and hood, it matches the height of pentaprism and left side grip, which makes my *istDL really handy."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Pentax K-30, Pentax K-5 and Pentax K-5 II.

horizontal angle of view
33°
61mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 vs other Pentax K lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Quite short
	15 mm

Cons

The Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 vs other Pentax K lenses

	Poor macro
	1:8 (0.1x)

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Poor telephoto lens
	40 mm

	Below average zoom range
	1x

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	40 mm
	Max focal length	40 mm	below average
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:8 (0.1x)	below average
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Pentax K
	Length	15 mm	above average
	Diameter	63 mm
	Filter size	49 mm
	Weight	90 g	above average
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	32.9°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	32.9°
	Wide vertical	22.2°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	22.2°
	Wide diagonal	39°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	39°

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Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 vs other Pentax K lenses

Cons

The Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 vs other Pentax K lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 lens?

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