Pentax HD DA Limited 40mm F2.8 Lens - Black

Pentax HD DA Limited 40mm F/2.8 Lens – Black

Ultra-Compact Pancake Lens with Premium Build & Exceptional Image Quality

The Pentax HD DA Limited 40mm F/2.8 is a sleek, lightweight, and high-quality pancake lens, designed for Pentax K-mount APS-C DSLR cameras. With a 61mm equivalent focal length, it offers a natural perspective, making it an excellent everyday lens for street, portrait, and travel photography.

Built with high-grade aluminium construction, this lens features Pentax’s HD (High Definition) multi-layer coating, ensuring sharp, high-contrast images with reduced flare and ghosting. The rounded 9-blade diaphragm delivers beautifully smooth bokeh, while the compact 15mm profile makes it an ideal choice for discreet, on-the-go shooting.

Key Features & Benefits

Ultra-Compact & Lightweight Pancake Design

• Measures only 15mm in length and weighs just 89g, making it one of the most portable lenses available.
• Perfect for travel, street photography, and everyday use, allowing for unobtrusive, natural shooting.

HD Multi-Layer Coating for Superior Image Quality

• Pentax’s HD Coating significantly reduces flare and ghosting, ensuring sharp, high-contrast images even in strong backlighting.
• Delivers rich colours and excellent detail, making it perfect for landscapes, portraits, and documentary photography.

Smooth & Natural Bokeh with Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

• Produces pleasing, soft background blur, ideal for portrait and subject isolation.
• Minimises streaking effects in out-of-focus areas for a more natural look.

Premium Aluminium Build for Durability & Style

• Barrel, lens cap, and hood crafted from hand-machined aluminium, providing a luxurious, durable finish.
• Compact yet sturdy construction, ensuring long-lasting performance.

Optimised for Digital Photography

• Engineered for exceptional sharpness, contrast, and colour accuracy, even at maximum aperture (F/2.8).
• 0.4m minimum focusing distance allows for close-up shooting with fine details.

Specifications

• Lens Type: Standard Prime (Pancake Design)
• Focal Length: 40mm (61mm equivalent on APS-C)
• Maximum Aperture: F/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: F/22
• Lens Construction: 5 elements in 4 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 9 (rounded)
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.4m (1.3 ft)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.13x
• Filter Size: 49mm
• Dimensions: 63mm diameter x 15mm length
• Weight: 89g

Compatibility

• Designed for Pentax K-Mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras.

What’s in the Box?

• Pentax HD DA Limited 40mm F/2.8 Lens
• Aluminium Lens Cap
• Rear Lens Cap
• Lens Hood

Ideal For:

• Street Photography – Compact size and fast aperture allow for discreet, natural shooting.
• Portraits – Delivers sharp subjects with soft, pleasing background bokeh.
• Travel – Lightweight and unobtrusive, making it an excellent companion for on-the-go photography.

Why Choose the Pentax HD DA Limited 40mm F/2.8?

• Sleek, ultra-compact pancake design for effortless portability.
• Premium aluminium build with a stylish and durable finish.
• HD Coating minimises flare and enhances image contrast.
• Smooth, natural bokeh with a rounded 9-blade diaphragm.
• Perfectly suited for street, portrait, and travel photography.

A Perfect Blend of Style & Performance

The Pentax HD DA Limited 40mm F/2.8 combines exceptional optics with an ultra-portable design, making it an ideal everyday lens for photographers who value both aesthetics and functionality. Whether capturing portraits, urban scenes, or travel moments, this compact, high-performance lens delivers stunning results with ease.