{"product_id":"hd-pentax-d-fa-21mmf2-4ed-limited-dc-wr","title":"HD PENTAX-D FA 21mmF2.4ED Limited DC WR","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHD PENTAX-D FA\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e21mmF2.4ED Limited DC WR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn ultra-wide-angle snapshot lens that delivers distinctive image renditions in both close-range and distant photography, while creating a natural, beautiful bokeh effect for such subjects as a seashell-covered beach with a background of breaking whitecaps and the faraway horizon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"HD PENTAX-D FA 21mmF2.4ED Limited DC WR Banner\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2071\/4797\/files\/banner-png.png?v=1670589442\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the first D FA Limited-series lens featuring a 21mm ultra-wide angle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen used for distant subjects such as landscapes, it delivers a sharp, clear image across the image field, depicting leaves and branch tips in detail and even expressing the dampness of misty mornings. In close-range photography, it lets you approach the subject to a distance of just seven centimeters from lens front, letting you capture images with exaggerated perspective by taking advantage of its ultra-wide-angle focal length. In close-range photography, it provides a mild bokeh (defocused) effect in the background while capturing the main subject in sharp, crisp focus. Since the background gradually and subtly fades out of focus, the image retains the prevailing ambience of the entire scene. This lens lets you experience the pleasure of photography by changing the imaging characteristics depending on the shooting distance and the selected aperture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts optics incorporates four ED (Extra-low Dispersion) and one Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass optical elements to minimize chromatic aberration and prevent color bleeding, not only in the main in-focus area, but also in the surrounding defocused areas. It also features a large-aperture negative meniscus optical element, a biconvex aspherical glass-mold optical element, and a high-refraction glass optical element in the first lens group, to reduce overall size despite its ultra-wide-angle design, and to deliver outstanding imaging performance for sharp, crisp images without any fuzziness, even in peripheral areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lens was also subjected to a series of image quality assessments to optimize the ambience and rendition of captured images — properties not expressed simply in numerical values.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe exterior design boasts a high-grade texture and a solid appearance made possible by the use of a metallic material. The machined aluminum lens barrel assures the sense of precision; the fine details lead to the impression of reduced size; and the anodized exterior parts* project an image of quality and brilliance. Thanks to these exceptional features, this lens brings greater joy and inspiration to your photography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2071\/4797\/files\/ex-pic01-png.png?v=1670827282\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAperture: F2.8,    Shutter speed: 1\/20sec,    Exposure compensation: -1EV,    Focal length: 21mm,    White balance: Auto,    ISO sensitivity: 100,    Finishing touch\/Custom image: Bright,    Captured by PENTAX K-1 Mark II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures \/ Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA top-grade lens with optimized image rendition and fine texture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue to the design concept of the Limited series, this lens was developed with the goal of providing a distinctive visual expression. This could be achieved only by conducting a series of image quality assessments using a great number of captured images, along with various numerical evaluations using measuring instruments. To make the exterior design more attractive, the lens barrel, hood and cap have been meticulously machined to perfection. The lens itself is finished with the utmost attention to texture, including a shippoyaki (cloisonné)-finished mount pointer to enhance the ease of lens mounting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVarying imaging characteristics based on the selected aperture and subject distance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt infinity, this lens provides uniform image rendition even at the edges, without any trace of fuzziness. At closed-down apertures, it delivers a sharp, clear, high-resolution image over the entire image field. In close-range photography, it produces sharp, crisp images of subjects positioned on the focal plane, with the distant background gradually and subtly fading out of focus. This creates an image in which the subject appears to float against the defocused background, recreating the true-to-life ambience of that particular scene. This lens lets you enjoy the transition of image rendition depending on the selected aperture and the subject’s distance at the time of shooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExceptional optical design to minimize image fuzziness — a problem typical with ultra-wide-angle lenses — even at the edges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy incorporating a large-aperture negative meniscus optical element and a biconvex aspherical glass-mold optical element, this lens assures outstanding image performance for sharp, crisp images without any trace of fuzziness even at the edges. In addition, four ED (Extra-low Dispersion) and one Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass optical elements help reduce chromatic aberration to a minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2071\/4797\/files\/pic_img03-png.png?v=1670827918\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHD Coating to improve image description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lens is treated with the high-grade, multi-layer HD Coating*. \u003cbr\u003eHD Coating is a new-generation, multi-layer lens-coating technology, developed to provide better-quality optical characteristics in a greater number of lens products. It was designed to satisfy the demand for higher lens performance that is required by advances in digital cameras. \u003cbr\u003e* HD stands for High Definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Original HD coating by Pentax\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2071\/4797\/files\/con1-img2.jpg?v=1669905217\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with conventional multi-layer coatings, this PENTAX-original coating assures higher light transmittance and less reflection (less than 50% of conventional coating) to deliver bright, high-contrast images free of flare and ghost images, even under demanding lighting conditions such as backlight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2071\/4797\/files\/ex-pic02-png.png?v=1670829781\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAperture: F2.4, Shutter speed: 1\/200sec, Exposure compensation: -1.3EV, Focal length: 21mm, White balance: Auto, ISO sensitivity: 400, Finishing touch\/Custom image: Bright, Captured by PENTAX K-1 Mark II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEight-blade circular diaphragm for beautiful light beams and bokeh effect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lens incorporates a newly designed diaphragm unit with a circular diaphragm, which produces a beautiful bokeh (defocus) effect at open and larger apertures. This unit also features an eight-blade diaphragm mechanism to capture beautiful light beams in nightscape photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInternal lens motor for smooth autofocus operation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA DC motor for the autofocus (AF) incorporated within the lens enables smooth autofocus operation. A non-rotating mechanism is also used for locking the focus ring during autofocus so that the lens is held in the same position as manual focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The compatible models are: K-1\/K-1 Mark II\/K-3 Mark III\/ K-3II\/K-3\/KP\/KF\/K-S2\/K-S1\/K-70\/K-50\/K-30\/K-5 II\/K-5IIs\/K-5\/K-01\/K-7\/K-r\/K-x\/K-m\/K20D\/K200D\/K10D\/K100D Super.\u003cbr\u003e(Depending on the modell, the actual firmware is required)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen mounted on other camera bodies, the focus mode is automatically switched to manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2071\/4797\/files\/ex-pic07-png.png?v=1670829825\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAperture: F2.4, Shutter speed: 1\/100sec, Exposure compensation: -0.7EV, Focal length: 21mm, White balance: Auto, ISO sensitivity: 200, Finishing touch\/Custom image: Bright, Captured by PENTAX K-1 Mark II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDependable, airtight weather-resistant construction for use in the rain and mist and at locations prone to water splashes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2071\/4797\/files\/pic_img06.jpg?v=1670828830\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor use in demanding conditions — such as at waterfronts or in sudden rainfall — the lens features a dependable, weather-resistant construction. The mount section to the camera body and other movable parts, such as the focus ring, are all designed to resist the intrusion of rain and water into the lens interior.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Features \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick-Shift Focus System\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter focusing using the autofocus, the focus ring can be turned to allow immediate focus adjustment using the manual focus. \u003cbr\u003eThis feature enables smooth operability by eliminating the need for an AF\/MF switching operation. This is useful during closeup photography, for instance, when you want to shoot while making fine adjustments to the focus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSP (Super Protect) Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cheader data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"article-title\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"kerning\"\u003eSP coating is a PENTAX-original special coating that provides superior performance in repelling water and oils. It is used on the front surface of the first high-performance lens for effective protection of the lens surface. This coating not only prevents adhesion of dust, water drops, oils, and other substances, but it also makes it easy to wipe off objects that adhere to the lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparison of wipe-off (oil-based ink) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"SP Coating Pentax lens DA 16-50 mm\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2071\/4797\/files\/a7_img_02_480_480x480.png?v=1665395011\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lens surface treated with SP Coating can be wiped clean more easily and completely, even after the ink has dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the Development Story: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"hd-pentax-d-fa-21mm-f2-4ed-limited-dc-wr-designer-story\" href=\"https:\/\/pentax.eu\/blogs\/news\/hd-pentax-d-fa-21mm-f2-4ed-limited-dc-wr-designer-story\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2071\/4797\/files\/banner_interview.png?v=1670922256\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease find more information about the Lens specification in our\u003ca title=\"pentax-lens-glossary\" href=\"https:\/\/pentax.eu\/blogs\/news\/pentax-lens-glossary-knowing-more-about-our-lenses\"\u003e lens glossary ... (link)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConnect with PENTAX users around the world with PENTAX lens hashtags!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more pictures, made by the \u003cstrong\u003eHD PENTAX-D FA 21mmF2.4ED Limited DC WR.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUser from all over the world share pictures on their in Instagram channel using \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/pentax_da21limited\/\" title=\"pentax_da21limited\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e#pentax_da21limited\u003c\/span\u003e (link)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Pentax hashtag connecting pentax photographer\" href=\"https:\/\/pentax.eu\/blogs\/news\/connect-with-pentax-users-around-the-world-with-pentax-lens-hashtags\"\u003eMore information about PENTAX lens hashtags please find here ...\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2071\/4797\/files\/ex-pic06-png.png?v=1670829814\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAperture: F2.4,    Shutter speed: 1\/200sec,    Exposure compensation: -0.3EV,    Focal length: 21mm,    White balance: Auto,    ISO sensitivity: 200,    Finishing touch\/Custom image: Bright,    Captured by PENTAX K-1 Mark II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2071\/4797\/files\/ex-pic03png.png?v=1670829799\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAperture: F2.4,    Shutter speed: 1\/500sec,    Exposure compensation: -0.7EV,    Focal length: 21mm,    White balance: Auto,    ISO sensitivity: 100,    Finishing touch\/Custom image: Bright,    Captured by PENTAX K-1 Mark II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RICOH PENTAX","offers":[{"title":"silver","offer_id":41088024641581,"sku":"28050","price":1499.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"black","offer_id":41088024608813,"sku":"28040","price":1499.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2071\/4797\/products\/21mm-black-shop_6339fd3b-1929-4182-84f5-b0822359a0cc.jpg?v=1663325741","url":"https:\/\/pentax.eu\/products\/hd-pentax-d-fa-21mmf2-4ed-limited-dc-wr","provider":"PENTAX - Official Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}