HD Pentax-D FA 21mm f/2.4 ED Limited DC WR
HD Oct 2021
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HD Pentax-D FA 21mm f/2.4 ED Limited DC WR

This is a full-frame prime lens for Pentax K, covering 21 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.4. Released in 2021, it weighs 416 g and is weather-sealed. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.

It is a premium ultra-wide-angle prime lens designed for Pentax K-mount full-frame DSLR cameras. As part of the esteemed Limited series, it combines exceptional optical performance with a compact, all-metal construction. The lens features an advanced optical design that includes Extra-low Dispersion (ED) and Super ED elements to minimize aberrations and deliver sharp, high-contrast images across the frame. Its fast f/2.4 maximum aperture allows for excellent low-light performance and depth of field control. The built-in Direct Current (DC) motor ensures smooth and quiet autofocus operation, while the weather-resistant (WR) construction provides reliability in various shooting conditions. This lens is ideal for capturing expansive landscapes, architectural details, and dynamic street scenes.

f/2.4
Aperture
21mm
Focal
416 g
Weight
Oct 2021
Released
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Street
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Lens type
Ultra-wide-angle prime lens
Max Format size
Full Frame
Focal length
21 mm
Image stabilization
No
Lens mount
Pentax K
Maximum aperture
f/2.4
Minimum aperture
f/22
Aperture ring
No
Number of diaphragm blades
8 (rounded)
Optical construction
11 elements in 8 groups (including 4 ED elements and 1 Super ED element)
Minimum focusing distance
0.19 m (7.5 inches)
Maximum magnification
0.26x
Filter size
67 mm
Dimensions
69 mm (diameter) x 89 mm (length)
Weight
416 g (14.7 oz)
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
landscape, street

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 0.3% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the HD Pentax-D FA 21mm f/2.4 ED Limited DC WR
-BASZ9697-Smc PENTAX-FABASZ9697 300mm F4.5 ED[IF]
01 -BASZ9697-Smc PENTAX-FABASZ9697 300mm F4.5 ED[IF] by Baspherical
Im Wald (3): Herbstreste
02 Im Wald (3): Herbstreste by Pippilotta aus dem Tal
Im Wald (1): Gewimmel
03 Im Wald (1): Gewimmel by Pippilotta aus dem Tal
Im Wald (5): Ordnung
04 Im Wald (5): Ordnung by Pippilotta aus dem Tal
-BASZ0110-
05 -BASZ0110- by Baspherical
Landmark Tower, Yokohama, Japan
06 Landmark Tower, Yokohama, Japan by Oleg Muravskiy
Yokohama, Japan
07 Yokohama, Japan by Oleg Muravskiy
Minito-Mirai, Yokohama, Japan
08 Minito-Mirai, Yokohama, Japan by Oleg Muravskiy
Łódź ul. Piotrkowska
09 Łódź ul. Piotrkowska by WMLR
-BASZ0131-sep Kopie
10 -BASZ0131-sep Kopie by Baspherical
Łódź, ul. Piotrkowska
11 Łódź, ul. Piotrkowska by WMLR
IMGP7734_2
12 IMGP7734_2 by drcsj
03-06-2016 Sunset at Golden Gardens-1
13 03-06-2016 Sunset at Golden Gardens-1 by vlad 54
Baum (2)
14 Baum (2) by Pippilotta aus dem Tal
IMGP0092Rsw
15 IMGP0092Rsw by Pippilotta aus dem Tal
Baum (1)
16 Baum (1) by Pippilotta aus dem Tal
Unterirdisch 11: Pempelforter Straße
17 Unterirdisch 11: Pempelforter Straße by Pippilotta aus dem Tal
Sonnenaufgang im Nebel
18 Sonnenaufgang im Nebel by Pippilotta aus dem Tal
Wintersonne
19 Wintersonne by Pippilotta aus dem Tal
Sunset on Himalaya Range
20 Sunset on Himalaya Range by benoitcops
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Video reviews

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