The highest quality Pentax lenses are offered under the exclusive “Limited Edition” label. The introduction of the smc Pentax DA 35mm f/2.8 macro Limited Edition adds precision macro capability to this select category for the first time. The lens offers a lens coating that provides astoundingly pure image quality. Additional characteristics: magnification ration of 1:1, aluminum lens tube and a built-in extend able lens hood.
Technical Details :
* Compact lens with one-to-one magnification in a normal focal length.
* High-grade aluminum construction of the lens barrel, hood, and cap.
* Quick-shift Focus System for instant switching from auto focus to manual focus.
* PENTAX SP coating protects the exposed lens elements.
* Focal length equivalent to 52.5mm in the 35mm format.
Customer Feedback :
This lens may well become one of the most legendary of the Limiteds manufactured by Pentax and perhaps even rival the output capabilities of the FA Limiteds.
This lens is superior constructed of metal and solidly built in such a small package. Image resolution is superb, with excellent contrast, edge to edge sharpness, brilliant colors and beautiful color saturation. AF on the K20D is quite fast considering the lens is a macro with a long barrel throw and accurately focuses without FF/BF.
This lens will find its versatility in close focusing as well as general 35mm FOV imaging (52.5mm on DSLR). The optical design makes for exceptional bokeh whether using it in macro mode or simply wide aperture general photography. The lens also makes a great copy lens for document copy of flat materials and printed matter.
The lens comes with a built in lens hood that works well and will be of benefit in contra lighting situations. 1:1 macro imaging utilizing the on-board camera flash is not possible (well the image is compromised) due to its low angle. Shadows will be caused by the lens when used this way. However, somewhere between 1:1 and 1:2 the lens works well with the on-board flash. Shoe mounted flashes or off camera flashes do not present any problems with illumination at 1:1 magnification.
I believe that time will show that this is one of the best lenses Pentax ever made. It is simply a pleasure to use and joy to see the output this is capable of.
