HD PENTAX DA 21mm F3.2 AL Limited (Black)

High Definition Coating, Round shaped diaphragm, premium finishing and optics and comes in pancake format

With precision and high-performance optics, this robust lens measures only one inch in length and weighs a mere 4.9 ounces. It is the ideal choice for carry- everywhere, instantaneous wide angle or snapshot photography. The versatile angle of view produces natural images with a moderate perspective, or an expanded depth of field, making it ideal for many different types of subjects, street-photography, landscapes and life’s special occasions. Minimal focusing distance of 7.9 inches for close-up photography, landscapes, buildings, & interiors.

Now featuring a rounded diaphragm at wide apertures, its improved unique design incorporates high-grade aluminum construction with treatments of both SP (Super Protect) and the PENATX-original High-grade multi-layer HD (High Definition) coating, available in both black and silver models.

High-grade HD coating for exceptional image rendition
High-grade HD coating assures higher light transmittance and lower reflectance than conventional multi-layer coatings. Sharper, clear images free of flare and ghosting, even under adverse lighting conditions and backlight.

* HD stands for High Definition, and signifies the lens’s capacity to reproduce images that excel in transparency, definition, resolution and rendition.

Round-shaped diaphragm for beautiful out-of-focus rendition
Upgraded with a round diaphragm at a wide aperture for optimal optic performance and gorgeous bokeh effects.

Premium quality of the Limited Lens-series
While inheriting the design concept of the Limited Lens series, these lenses were designed by combining a series of mechanical and numerical evaluations with human assessment of test-shooting samples to assure the ultimate in image reproduction. Their optical design has been optimized for digital photography to deliver sharp, clear images with outstanding contrast, even at the maximum aperture. In addition, their lens barrel, hood and cap are all made of a high-grade aluminum material, hand-machined for perfect proportions and beautiful texture.

The floating mechanism is designed to adjust the degree of aberration compensation in relation to the focusing distance, assuring high-quality image reproduction over the entire focusing range.

With a minimal focusing distance of 7.9 inches and versatile angle of view, enjoy natural images with a moderate perspective or an expanded depth of field, making the lens ideal for many different types of subjects and occasions, from snapshots to landscapes, architecture and interiors.

Other features
– Equivalent to 32 mm in 35mm film formatt
– Instant switching from autofocus to manual focus operation with Quick Shift focus system
– PENTAX-original SP (Super Protect) coating repels dust, water and grease to keep your lens clean and your image quality at its peak
– Aluminium Alloy