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Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm f/2.4ED Limited DC WR Lens (Black)

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Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm f/2.4ED Limited DC WR Lens (Black)
Key Features
  • K-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.4 to f/22
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 7.1"
  • High-Grade Multi-Layer HD Coating
Offered here in black, the HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm f/2.4ED Limited DC WR Lens from Pentax provides an ultra wide-angle field of view on K-mount full-frame DSLR cameras. An ideal lens for architectural and landscape photography, this lens provides you with a sophisticated optical design for outstanding sharpness and even illumination. The broad 92° angle of view is well-suited to all-around shooting for both interior and exterior locations. When used for distant subjects such as landscapes, it assures solid, uniform image rendition across the image field and delivers sharp, clear, high-resolution images.
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Pentax FA 21mm f/2.4 Limited Overview

Offered here in black, the HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm f/2.4ED Limited DC WR Lens from Pentax provides an ultra wide-angle field of view on K-mount full-frame DSLR cameras. An ideal lens for architectural and landscape photography, this lens provides you with a sophisticated optical design for outstanding sharpness and even illumination. The broad 92° angle of view is well-suited to all-around shooting for both interior and exterior locations. When used for distant subjects such as landscapes, it assures solid, uniform image rendition across the image field and delivers sharp, clear, high-resolution images.

Contrasting the broad, wide-angle perspective is a close-focusing system that provides a minimum focusing distance of 7.1" along with a 0.26x maximum magnification for working with nearby subjects. Its f/2.4 maximum aperture allows for working in low-light conditions and also affords greater control over depth of field for isolating subject matter. An eight-blade rounded diaphragm also contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality. This lens also features a high-grade HD coating for exceptional image rendition, which controls ghosting and flare to realize high contrast imagery with accurate, neutral color balance, plus protective SP coating on the front lens surface to repel dust, stains, and debris. Additionally, the barrel, hood, and cap are all made of high-grade aluminum, meticulously machined for an attractive appearance and beautiful texture.

Exceptional Optics
Four ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) glass elements and a single Super ED glass element minimize chromatic aberration and prevent color bleeding, not only in the main focus area, but also in the surrounding defocused areas. The lens also features a large-aperture negative meniscus optical element, a biconvex aspherical glass-mold optical element, and a high-refraction glass optical element in the first lens group, to reduce the overall size.
High-Definition Coating
PENTAX-original HD coating is a high-grade, multi-layer coating that reduces the average reflectance in the visible spectrum to less than 50 percent, effectively minimizing flare and ghost images in demanding lighting conditions and backlighting.
Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism
This lens incorporates an electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism to assure high-precision exposure control when used in combination with compatible digital SLR cameras. It assures smooth, worry-free video shooting in locations prone to considerable brightness changes, such as a stage with rapidly changing lighting conditions, or a forest with filtering sunrays.
Additional Features
  • Ultra wide-angle 21mm lens is designed for full-frame Pentax K-mount cameras, however, can also be used with APS-C models where it will provide a 31.5mm equivalent focal length.
  • SP (Super Protect) Coating keeps the front surface of the lens free of dust or stains.
  • Built-in motor to drive the AF mechanism for smooth, quiet autofocus operation.
  • Eight-blade circular diaphragm produces beautiful light beams with pointed light sources and creates a natural, beautiful bokeh effect at open and larger apertures.
  • QFS/A (Quick-Shift Focus System) for instant shift to the manual-focus mode without requiring focus-mode switching operations, after the subject has been captured in focus by the camera's autofocus system.
UPC: 027075302976

Pentax FA 21mm f/2.4 Limited Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
21mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.4
Lens Mount
Pentax K
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/2.4
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Pentax K
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
92°
Minimum Focus Distance
7.1" / 18 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.26x
Optical Design
11 Elements in 8 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
8, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.9 x 3.5" / 74 x 89 mm
Weight
14.7 oz / 416 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.57 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.7 x 5.3 x 4"

Pentax FA 21mm f/2.4 Limited Reviews

Outstanding!

By Lev
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-12-28

Finally pulled the trigger and bought this beauty. I haven't tested it in Imatest for sharpness yet, but I think I will leave it alone because even with the naked eye I can tell that it is a very sharp lens! Images coming from this thing are just out of this world! The focus ring is somewhat easy to rotate to my taste but otherwise very smooth feeling, no backlash or anything else. Not as pleasing as my old Pentax-M 50mm f1.7, MF lenses will always have advantages over AF lenses in this regard of course. Autofocus noise is a bit loud for the DC motor but it's ok overall, not a big deal really, at least for still shooters. The build quality is super, it's bigger than the other three amigos but looks and balanced just great on my K-1. Solid, all-metal construction adds even more positive feelings and will always remind you that it's a limited lens! Just be aware that not all filters may fit properly because of the integrated lens hood design.

Outstanding lens

By Larry
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-03-30

I used this lens for a low angle evening light painting photoshoot. The results were spectacular.

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Does this lens work with a Novoflex Pentax K to ...

Does this lens work with a Novoflex Pentax K to Sony E body adapter? Does it have the aperture mecanism of other Pentax K ?
Asked by: Enrique Salvador
The Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm f/2.4ED Limited DC WR Lens can be used on a Sony E-mount camera with the Novoflex Adapter for Pentax K Lens to Sony NEX Camera, BH #NOAPKSNEX. However, the lens will not autofocus, and the aperture has to be set with the aperture ring on the adapter. The Monster Adapter LA-KE1 Magic Ring Pentax K Lens to Sony E-Mount Camera Adapter, BH #MOPKSEA, supports autofocus and camera-to-lens communication.
Answered by: Elliot
Date published: 2024-08-05

Is the lens barrel metal or cheap plastic?

Is the lens barrel metal or cheap plastic?
Asked by: robert
The Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm f/2.4ED Limited DC WR Lens (Silver) has a metal barrel.
Answered by: Paige K
Date published: 2024-10-14
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