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Pentax SMC-DA 21mm F3.2 AL Limited

Rating 4.7 19 reviews
Manufacturer: Pentax
price MYR 2,050.00
photozone.de
18 years ago

Pentax SMC-DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited - Review / Test Report

The Pentax SMC-DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited is a very good lens but it is not as special as its longer cousins (specifically the Pentax FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited) nor is this really possible because of the increasing design problems when pushing things towards wide and ultra-wide angles.
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ePHOTOzine
19 years ago

Pentax SMC-DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited

Pentax have announced this new, compact prime lens for use on their digital SLR cameras. Slim and lightweight, we take a look at this aluminium-housed optic.
Pros:
  • Compact in the extreme
  • Good resolution across the frame
  • Good build quality gives confidence in longevity
Cons:
  • Some barrel distortion
  • Some CA when stopped well down
  • Price
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photo.net
18 years ago

The Pentax "Limited" lens line is known for its image quality, solid construction, and small size and weight. The first three lenses in this line were the FA 31/1.8, FA 43/1.9, and FA 77/1.8.
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Pop Photo
17 years ago

Lens Test: Pentax 21mm f/3.2 DA AF Limited

One of Pentax's exclusive Limited series lenses, the lightweight and compact 21mm f/3.2 ($470, street) features all the traits that have made a name for the Limited series: solid all-metal materials, extremely high manufacturing standards, engraved barrel markings, and uncompromising optics.
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SLR Lens and Camera Reviews
16 years ago

Pentax smc DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited Lens Review

Pentax smc DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited is one of a series of Pentax pancake lenses the company introduced for its digital SLR cameras to fill in the gap that was left after the previous generation of K and M series lenses was discontinued.
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photodo
16 years ago

REVIEW: Pentax SMC-DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited

Pentax have announced this new, compact prime lens for use on their digital SLR cameras. Slim and lightweight, we take a look at this aluminium-housed optic.
Pros:
  • Compact in the extreme
  • Good resolution across the frame
  • Good build quality gives confidence in longevity
Cons:
  • Some barrel distortion
  • Some CA when stopped well down
  • Price
Read more on photodo
slrgear.com
15 years ago

Pentax 21mm f/3.2 Limited SMC P-DA review by Tord

This is one of the lenses that has made a lot of pros keep their Pentax gear, as it is superbly made, sharp as a needle, and very small. Can't fault it in any way!
Pros:
  • A lovely little lens
  • superb in every way
Cons:
  • Could be cheaper
  • I guess :-)
Read more on slrgear.com
pentaxforums.com
14 years ago

Pentax-DA 21mm F3.2

The field of view of the lens, in 35mm equivalent, is that of a 32mm lens, near the classical 35mm focal length often associated with street photography. It can thus be regarded as an evolution of the FA 31mm F1.8 AL Limited.
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LensTip.com
14 years ago

smc DA 21 mm f/3.2 AL Limited

As we've already happened to mention before, Pentax is the only company on the market which enlarges very consistently its line-up of fixed-focal lenses designed for small sensors.
Cons:
  • significant distortion for such an angle of view
  • noticeable coma
  • very high astigmatism
  • image quality on the edge of the frame near the maximum relative aperture could have been better
  • a bit too high vignetting
Read more on LensTip.com
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