Ricoh/Pentax Pentax HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited Black

Ricoh/Pentax Pentax HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited Black – 1:1 Magnification with HD Coating

This Pentax HD DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited in black is an interchangeable lens designed for K-mount digital cameras. It combines the visual character and premium appearance of the acclaimed PENTAX Limited Lens series with modern optical improvements. As a result, you get enhanced digital imaging performance when used with a compatible K-mount camera body.

Design and finish

The lens inherits the distinctive look and premium feel of the PENTAX Limited Lens series. In particular, it draws from a lineage known for meticulous finish and a high-quality, hand-machined aluminum body. Consequently, the lens offers a refined exterior that matches its optical intent.

Optical performance and coatings

This Limited model improves upon the original series by adding a state-of-the-art HD coating. The HD coating provides much higher light transmittance than conventional multi-layer coatings. Therefore, the lens delivers sharp, clear images that are free of flare and ghost images, even under demanding conditions such as backlight.

Moreover, the lens features a completely round-shaped diaphragm. This diaphragm design produces a natural and pleasing bokeh effect both in the foreground and background, enhancing image rendering for shallow depth-of-field and close-up work.

Macro capability and focal length

The lens offers true macro capability with magnification up to 1:1. This allows you to capture life-size close-ups when you need detailed reproduction of subjects. Additionally, on a 35mm film–format equivalence, the 35mm focal length corresponds to approximately 53.5 mm, providing a field of view similar to a standard short-telephoto on full-frame bodies.

Key features

• High quality finish and excellent optical performance
• Equivalent to 53.5 mm in 35mm film format
• High Definition Coating (HD coating)
• Round shaped diaphragm for natural bokeh
• Magnification to 1:1 for true macro work
• Filter: 49mm

Specifications

FAQ

Question: Is this lens compatible with my K-mount digital camera?
Answer: Yes. The HD PENTAX-DA Limited lenses are designed specifically for use with K-mount lens-interchangeable digital cameras.

Question: What benefit does the HD coating provide?
Answer: The HD coating assures much higher light transmittance than conventional multi-layer coatings, which helps deliver sharp, clear images free of flare and ghost images, including under backlight conditions.

Question: Can this lens produce true macro images?
Answer: Yes. The lens offers magnification to 1:1, allowing life-size close-up reproduction for macro photography.

Question: How does the lens render out-of-focus areas (bokeh)?
Answer: The lens features a completely round-shaped diaphragm that produces a natural, beautiful bokeh effect in both foreground and background areas.

Question: What filter size do I need for this lens?
Answer: The lens accepts 49mm filters.