Pentax 40mm f2.8 DA XS Lens

The perfect combination of size and performance, the Pentax 40mm f2.8 XS DA Lens is a lightweight, ultra-thin, prime lens with Pentax SP (Super Protect) coating to ensure optimum picture quality at all times. This Pentax KAF mount lens is compatible with current and past K-mount cameras and offers a focal length of 61mm (in 35mm film terms). This compact lens is equipped with a maximum f2.8 aperture which makes it ideal for low light photography, portraiture, and creative depth of field applications. Featuring a rounded nine-blade diaphragm opening, the Pentax 40mm f2.8 XS DA Lens ensures a natural, smooth blurred effect for elements of the photo that are out of focus.

Key Features

Aesthetic design by world famous designer Marc Newson
Fixed focal length 40mm prime lens is equivalent to 61mm in the 35mm format
Maximum F2.8 aperture is ideal for existing light photography and creative depth of field applications
PENTAX SP (Super Protect) coating on lens surface helps repel elements and aids in cleaning
Ultra low profile is only 0.36 inches thin at 1.8 oz
Short 16 inch minimum focus distance
Nine rounded aperture blades produce extraordinarily smooth, natural bokeh
PENTAX KAF mount is compatible with current and past K-mount compatible cameras

Specifications

Focal length - wide (mm) 40
Focal length - tele (mm) 40
Max aperture - wide 2.8
Max aperture - tele 2.8
Minimum aperture 22
Minimum focus distance (m) 0.4
Image stabilisation No
Sensor format APS-C
Lens mount Pentax K
Lens elements 5
Lens groups 4
Aperture blades 0
Filter thread (mm) 0
Colour Black
Size 62.9 x 9.2 mm
Weight (g) 52