Testseek.co.uk have collected 13 expert reviews of the Pentax HD DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR and the average rating is 70%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Pentax HD DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR.
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13 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
All in all, the Pentax 20-40mm ƒ/2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR HD DA is a solid lens and a proud addition to the HD Limited lineup. The lens displays great sharpness, especially in the center of the frame or, better yet, when you stop down a bit. Chromatic aberr...
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Published: 2014-02-18, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Although the Pentax HD DA 20-40mm f2.8-4 ED Limited looks to be a desirable option in practical terms, it may not appeal to Pentax DA Limited die-hards who relish the small compact designs of the pancake primes. Nevertheless Pentax has been at pains to de...
solid, stylish and sealed casing, good image quality in the frame centre, very good correction of the longitudinal chromatic aberration, no reservations concerning the spherical aberration correction, slight astigmatism, very good work against bright ligh
weak image quality on the edge of the frame near the maximum relative aperture, lateral chromatic aberration at the shortest focal length could have been lower, too slow autofocus, a tad too pronounced coma, average price/quality and price/parameters rati
I have no problems whatsoever with understanding the launch of such a lens as the Sigma A 18–35 mm f/1.8. I wouldn't have such problems also in the case of a 20-40 mm fixed focus f/2.0 model. Still if a producer decides to introduce to the market a 20–40 ...
Excellent color rendering and contrast, Highquality metal construction, Elegant design, Stunning bokeh, Great for closeups (1:5), Very easy to hold, Lightweight, Low, easytocorrect distortion, Minimal aberrations and ghosting, Good "normal" zoom range, Go
Not as versatile as the DA1650mm, Not ideal for lowlight photography
The 20-40mm Limited zoom from Pentax is difficult to summarize simply because it's such a unique and unusual lens. Its exceptional build quality rivals that of film-era glass, and with the addition of weather sealing, it ventures a step above the existin...
Abstract: It's true that most photographers looking to buy an SLR go with a Canon or a Nikon camera. But, despite their market share, the big two aren't the only game in town. The Pentax brand has been around for a long time, and if you learned photography in the...
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Published: 2016-09-16, Author: Jim , review by: in.pcmag.com
Sharp throughout zoom range, Weather-sealed design, Compact, Metal lens barrel
Pricey, Some distortion at the wide end, Modest zoom range
The Pentax HD DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR is a compact, weather-sealed zoom lens, but its range is limited and it's priced on the high side...
Design et quallité de fabrication, Finition métal, Bagues de zoom et de mise au point, Tropicalisation, Faibles aberrations chromatiques, Faible vignetage, Transmission parfaite
Ouverture glissante f/2,8-4, Plage de focales originales, Homogénéité du piqué jusqu'à f/5,6
Abstract: Идея сверхкомпактного стандартного объектива-«фикса» в том или ином виде приходит ко всем производителям фототехники, но одним из пионеров в этой области по праву считается Pentax.Еще в 1976 году на очередном витке погони за компактностью был представлен ...
