After 5 years of shooting Pentax, and all the while reading glowing reviews of their 'Limited' primes, I finally decided it was time for me to purchase one of these lenses for myself. So, after much deliberation I jumped in and purchased a lightly used DA 40mm F2.8 Limited from eBay. And having spent the morning playing with, am I ever glad I did!
Most Pentax Limiteds are diminutive in size, but the 40mm/2.8 'pancake lens' takes the cake! The build quality is outstanding.
I bought the lens, hoping it would be sharp and contrasty wide open and produce a pleasant bokeh. I can honestly say that it doesn't disappoint in any of these areas. Here's a few unedited 100% crops from F2.8 images taken this morning. Check 'em out at full size to get an idea of the IQ.
 
After only a few hours of playing with this lens I'm already considering selling my Sigma 17-70 and replacing it with a couple more 'Limiteds'. :)
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