PENTAX 35 mm F2.8 DA AL LTD Macro HD W/C Camera Lens

High-grade HD coating for exceptional image rendition. The HD PENTAX-DA Limited interchangeable lenses are designed for use with K-mount lens-interchangeable digital cameras. These lenses inherit the distinctive visual description and a premium appearance of the acclaimed PENTAX Limited Lens series, while adding the state-of-the-art HD coating and a round-shaped diaphragm, to deliver even higher digital imaging performance in Features: High-grade HD coating for exceptional image rendition: - Developed based on the Limited Lens series — renowned for the meticulous finish in every detail from the outstanding image rendition to the high-quality, hand-machined aluminum body — these new lenses assure even better optical performance than the original Limited Lens-series models. They are treated with the HD coating, which assures much higher light transmittance than conventional multi-layer coatings to deliver sharp, clear images free of flare and ghost images, even under such demanding conditions as backlight. They also feature a completely round-shaped diaphragm to produce a natural, beautiful bokeh (out-of-focus) effect in the foreground and background. Round-shaped diaphragm for beautiful out-of-focus rendition: - All lenses feature a completely round-shaped diaphragm to optimize the performance of their distinctive optics. This diaphragm produces a natural, beautiful bokeh (out-of-focus) effect, while minimizing the streaking effect of point light sources. Premium quality of the Limited Lens-series: - While inheriting the design concept of the Limited Lens series, these lenses were designed by combining a series of mechanical and numerical evaluations with human assessment of test-shooting samples to assure the ultimate in image reproduction. Their optical design has been optimized for digital photography to deliver sharp, clear images with outstanding contrast, even at the maximum aperture. In addition, their lens barrel, hood and cap are all made of a high-grade aluminum material, hand-machined for perfect proportions and beautiful texture. Other Features: - Equivalent to 53.5 mm in 35mm film format - Fast manual focusing in AF mode with Quick Shift focus system - Super Protect coating of the front lens element for effective protection against dirt and finger-marks - Aluminium Alloy Specifications: - Lens: PENTAX KAF - Angle Of View: 44° (w/ Pentax DSLR) - Number Of Diaphragm Blades: 9 - Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.456’ (0.139m) - Maximum Magnification: 1.00x - Weight: Without hood 7.5 oz (214g) - Objective Cap: Dedicated slip-on type - Lens Aperture Ring: n/a - Diaphragm Control: Fully Automatic - Notes: Quick-shift Focus, SP (Super Protect) Coating - Lens Construction: 9 elements in 8 groups - Aperture: f/2.8 - Minimum Aperture: f/22 - Filter Diameter: 49mm - Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.8” (63.0 x 46.5mm) - Case: Soft Lens Case - Hood: Built-in, pullout type - Tripod Adapter: n/a - Focal Length: 35mm (equiv 53.5mm) Whats in the box: - Lens Cap for DA 35mm Macro Ltd (Black) OR Lens Cap for DA 35mm Macro Ltd (Silver) - Rear Lens Cap B - Lens Soft Case for DA 35mm Macro Ltd