Pentax 21 mm F3.2 HD DA AL Limited Lens for Photographers

Features and Specifications

The latest advancement in lens technology introduces a new HD coating that incorporates a more modern multi-coating process. This new generation of coatings utilizes less than 50% of the conventional multi-coatings in the visible light spectrum, significantly minimizing flares and ghosting effects, especially in challenging lighting conditions such as backlighting. As a result, users can expect clearer, more contrast-rich images.

The lens features a newly designed round aperture, which creates a circular bokeh effect. This is particularly effective for point light sources, such as illumination spots and water sparkles, delivering a pleasing soft blur. With a wide-angle lens offering a focal length equivalent to 32mm, it is perfectly suited for capturing everyday snapshots. The innovative optics have been tailored to optimize digital imaging characteristics, measuring 25mm in thickness alongside a hood, and providing a 35mm format equivalent focal length of 32mm. This combination provides an excellent pan-focus effect ideal for various photography situations.

The lens exterior is made from high-quality aluminum, meticulously shaved to ensure a premium feel. The entire structure, from the barrel to the hood and cap, exudes a solid texture, emphasizing quality craftsmanship. The optical system includes a unique hybrid aspherical lens paired with a floating mechanism, typically found in limited-edition lenses. This combination allows for remarkable visual performance, showcasing high contrast, three-dimensional portrait capabilities, and pristine image clarity.

Designed specifically for DSLRs, the DA lens perfectly fits the CCD image circle, measuring 23.5mm x 15.7mm. It features a simplified design devoid of an aperture ring, which streamlines the shooting experience. To enhance protection, the lens employs SP coating that repels water and oil, making it resistant to stains and easy to clean, which contributes to preserving its longevity.

One standout feature is its seamless autofocusing/manual focusing (AF/MF) switching, facilitated by the Quick-Shift Focus System. This system lets users shift to manual focus immediately after achieving autofocus, ensuring a smooth transition without the need for any cumbersome switches. Additionally, photographers can conveniently attach a filter without altering the lens length. A 43mm filter can be positioned inside the hood to maintain the lens's overall length, while a 49mm filter can also be attached directly.

When used with a 1.4-inch (35mm) film SLR camera, the lens ensures that the image remains unbound around the screen (compatible with SR/SRII models). The Pentax Digital SLR Camera K Series, featuring in-body stabilization, significantly enhances handheld photography capabilities across all lenses.

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Notably compact and designed specifically for APS-C systems, the DA Limited lenses combine excellent portability with an upscale, distinctive aesthetic. Appreciating photographic "essentials" is more than a functional endeavor; it also delivers an experience that transcends quantifiable value, fostering a sense of ownership over a "timeless" product.

With its cutting-edge hybrid aspherical lens and floating mechanism, this lens guarantees high-resolution images with outstanding quality across all shooting distances. The barrel, cap, and hood made of aluminum shaving ensure that users not only achieve remarkable visuals but also feel the inherent quality of a true limited lens every time it is handled.

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