Pentax smc DA 40mm F2.8 Limited vs Pentax smc Pentax-DA 40mm f/2.8 XS
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
| Spec | smc DA 40mm F2.8 Limited | smc Pentax-DA 40mm f/2.8 XS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 40mm | 40mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Format | aps-c | n/a |
| Weight g | 90 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 49 | n/a |
| Length mm | 15.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.4 | n/a |
Pentax smc DA 40mm F2.8 Limited
A tiny metal-bodied pancake lens for Pentax APS-C bodies, weighing about 90 g. It is 15 mm long and takes 49mm filters.
Pros
- Very small at about 90 g
- Metal build
- Natural normal view on APS-C
- Sharp
Cons
- APS-C only
- f/2.8 is not fast
- No weather sealing
Pentax smc Pentax-DA 40mm f/2.8 XS
The Pentax smc Pentax-DA 40mm f/2.8 XS is a standard prime lens covering 40mm at f/2.8 for Pentax K mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.