HD Pentax-DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR
This is a APS-C zoom lens for Pentax K, covering 20-40 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8-4. Released in 2013, it weighs 283 g and is weather-sealed. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.
It is a premium standard zoom lens designed for Pentax K-mount APS-C DSLR cameras. As part of the esteemed Limited series, it combines exceptional optical performance with a compact, all-metal construction. Covering a versatile focal length range equivalent to 30.5-61.5mm in 35mm format, it is suitable for various photography genres, including street photography, landscapes, and general-purpose shooting. The lens features an advanced optical design that includes Extra-low Dispersion (ED) and super-low dispersion elements to minimize aberrations and deliver sharp, high-contrast images across the frame. Its variable maximum aperture of f/2.8-4 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.
- f/2.8-4
- Aperture
- 20–40mm
- Focal
- 283 g
- Weight
- Nov 2013
- Released
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Specification
- Lens type
- Standard zoom lens
- Max Format size
- APS-C
- Focal length
- 20-40 mm
- Image stabilization
- No
- Lens mount
- Pentax K
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8-4
- Minimum aperture
- f/22-32
- Aperture ring
- No
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 9 (rounded)
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 8 groups (including 1 ED element and 1 super-low dispersion element)
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.28 m (11 inches)
- Maximum magnification
- 0.2x
- Filter size
- 55 mm
- Dimensions
- 71 mm (diameter) x 68.5 mm (length)
- Weight
- 283 g (10 oz)
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Usage
- travel, portrait
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 1.2% of the frame width
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