Pentax HD DA 40mm f2.8 Limited lens review: Compelling choice

Introduction Pentax’s DA Limited range is highly respected for both build and image quality – they’re also known for their unique ‘drawing style’ or image rendering, making them one of the most compelling series of lenses ever made specifically for APS-C cameras. With an overall length of just 0.6” (15.4mm) this pancake-style model is one of the smallest in the range, though the firm introduced an XS version based on the same optical construction as this lens, which is no thicker than a lens cap. This HD version is a refresh of the earlier smc model