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Retail Price: $850.66
Deal Price: $439.99
Savings: $ 410.67 ( 48% )
Stock: N/A
Manufacturer: Pentax
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Average Evaluation: 
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Pentax
EAN: 0027075141216
Feature: Aperture - f/2.8-f22
Is Autographed: 0
Is Fragile: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Pentax
Manufacturer: Pentax
Minimum Focal Length: 35
Model: Pentax smc DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro
Publisher: Pentax
Studio: Pentax
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Features
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Aperture - f/2.8-f22
Lens construction - 9 elements in 8 groups
Angle of view - 44-degrees with Pentax Digital SLRs
Minimum focusing distance - 0.456' (0.139m)
Diameter x Length - 2.5 x 1.8 (63.0 x 46.5mm)
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Editorial Reviews:
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The compact DA 35mm Macro Limited lens provides one-to-one magnification in a normal focal length. High-grade aluminum construction of lens barrel, hood and cap provides utmost durability. With its incorporated Quick-shift Focus System, switching from auto focus to manual is instantaneous. Developed specifically for Pentax digital SLRs, the DA 35mm Macro Limited has Pentax SP coating which protects the exposed lens elements, and a focal length equivalent to 52.5mm in the 35mm format. Weight - 7.6 ounces (215 grams) without Hood
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Evaluation:
Conclusion: Phenomenal Lens
Review: 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 superiorly contructed 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 versatily 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 onboard 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 onboard 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.
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