HD Pentax-DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited
This is a APS-C prime lens for Pentax K, covering 21 mm and a maximum aperture of f/3.2. Released in 2007, it weighs 134 g. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.
It is a compact wide-angle prime lens designed for Pentax K-mount APS-C DSLR cameras. Offering a 31.5mm equivalent focal length in 35mm format, it provides a natural perspective suitable for street photography, landscapes, and architectural shots. The lens features Pentax's HD (High Definition) multi-layer coating to minimize flare and ghosting, ensuring high-contrast, sharp images even in challenging lighting conditions. Its all-metal construction reflects the premium Limited series build quality, combining durability with a classic aesthetic. The lens's compact 'pancake' design makes it highly portable, ideal for photographers seeking a lightweight setup without compromising image quality.
- f/3.2
- Aperture
- 21mm
- Focal
- 134 g
- Weight
- May 2007
- Released
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Specification
- Lens type
- Wide-angle prime lens
- Max Format size
- APS-C
- Focal length
- 21 mm
- Image stabilization
- No
- Lens mount
- Pentax K
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.2
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Aperture ring
- No
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 7 (rounded)
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 5 groups
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.2 m (7.9 inches)
- Maximum magnification
- 0.17x
- Filter size
- 49 mm
- Dimensions
- 63 mm (diameter) x 25 mm (length)
- Weight
- 134 g (4.7 oz)
- Weather sealing
- No
- Usage
- landscape, street
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 0.3% of the frame width
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