Pentax FA 21mm F2.4ED Limited DC WR Lens for Full Frame DSLR Users
Category: pentax lens
Main Features of the HD PENTAX-FA Limited Lens
1. Advanced Imaging Performance with HD Coating
Equipped with Pentax's proprietary HD coating, this lens significantly enhances imaging capabilities. Unlike traditional multi-layer coatings, the high-grade HD coating allows superior light transmission while minimizing reflections. This feature effectively reduces the chances of flare and ghosting, particularly in challenging lighting environments, such as when shooting against the light. The result is an impressive increase in sharpness for this limited-series lens, ensuring your images remain vibrant and detailed.
2. Eight-Blade Circular Diaphragm for Stunning Bokeh
The HD PENTAX-FA Limited incorporates a newly designed circular diaphragm. With its eight blades, this diaphragm creates a visually pleasing bokeh effect at wider apertures, making your photographs stand out with soft and beautiful background transitions.
3. Premium Quality with Optimized Image Rendition
The lens embodies the true essence of Pentax's limited series design philosophy, delivering unique visual expressions. Achieving this level of quality required extensive image quality evaluations and numerical assessments through numerous captured photos. The exterior design is no less impressive; the lens barrel, hood, and cap display meticulous craftsmanship. Special attention has been paid to the texture, featuring a Shippoyaki-finished mount pointer that simplifies the lens mounting process.
4. Additional Features
- SP (Super Protect) Coating: This innovative coating keeps the front surface of the lens free from dust and stains, maintaining clarity during use.
- Serial Numbering: Each lens comes with a unique serial number, starting from 0000001 for the black model and 1000001 for the silver model.
- Aperture Ring Compatibility: The lens includes an aperture ring, enabling full functionality when used with K mount film SLR cameras.
In-Body Shake Reduction Compatibility
The Pentax K series digital single-lens reflex cameras are equipped with in-body shake reduction (SR II), which is compatible with all mountable lenses. This feature allows for the design of smaller, lighter lenses without sacrificing performance.
Image Quality of D FA 21mm F2.4 Limited
When capturing expansive landscapes, this lens delivers sharp and clear images across the entire frame, revealing intricate details like the tips of branches and the soft moisture of morning mist.
Three Core Principles of Limited Lens Design
- Essence: Emphasizing the joy found in the act of photography.
- Sensitivity: Capturing atmospheres that are often overlooked by basic numerical metrics.
- Universality: Offering a lens designed for longevity and versatility throughout the years.
High-Definition Depiction
The lens incorporates a glass-molded aspherical element with a generous F1.8 aperture and a high-refractive index low-dispersion lens for luxurious imaging quality.
DC Motor for Smooth Autofocus
The lens features an in-lens motor drive system, enabling quiet and responsive autofocus.
Durability and Protection Features
The HD coating significantly reduces ghosting and flare, particularly in difficult shooting conditions such as backlighting. The special SP coating offers outstanding water and oil resistance, making it easier to maintain the lens, as it repels dust and other contaminants effectively.
Aluminum Machined Body
The high-quality design and texture are evident in the machined aluminum exterior parts, carefully molded to ensure a satisfying touch and visual appeal.
KAF4 Mount Compatibility
Utilizing a KAF4 mount with an electromagnetic diaphragm, this lens is compatible with leading PENTAX models such as K-3 Mark III, K-3 II, K-3, KP, K-70, K-50, K-S2, K-S1, K-1 Mark II, and K-1. Firmware updates may be required for optimal usage.
What's Included in the Box
The packaging includes a dedicated lens cap (O-LW74A), a lens mount cap, and a protective lens case (P80-150) to keep your lens safe.
product information:
Attribute | Value | ||||
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product_dimensions | 6.58 x 5.28 x 4.02 inches | ||||
item_weight | 2.71 pounds | ||||
item_model_number | 28040 | ||||
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best_sellers_rank | #2,273 in SLR Camera Lenses | ||||
date_first_available | October 20, 2021 | ||||
manufacturer | RICOH |