
Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 XS Lens
3 used from $ 146.98
Features
- Designed by Marc Newson and with a profile that is .36 inches thin at 1.8oz
- Fixed focal length 40mm prime lens is equivalent to 61mm in the 35mm format
- Maximum f2.8 aperture is ideal for existing light photography and creative depth of field applications
- Pentax SP coating protects the exposed lens elements
- Pentax KAF mount is compatible with current and past K mount compatible cameras
Product Description
Ultra low profile 40mm f2.8 Pentax K mount lens
Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 XS Lens, Pentax
as of July 17, 2018 12:52 am

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