Pentax DA 40mm f2.8 XS Lens

An incredibly compact pancake-style lens, the Pentax DA 40mm f2.8 XS lens is an ideal match for the Mirrorless Pentax K-01 camera. It measures a minuscule 9.2mm, so it adds barely any size to your camera, which is just what you want from a general purpose optic. With a fast f2.8 maximum aperture making for reliable handheld performance and a 35mm equivalent focal length of 60mm, this Pentax Prime lens is suited to all manner of day to day shooting, including sharp and detailed portraiture.

The Pentax DA 40mm f2.8 XS lens was designed by world renowned designer Marc Newson, resulting in its streamline and attractive appearance. As quality optical design has been utilised, including a round iris diaphragm, which results in a more natural and beautiful quality of out of focus backgrounds. Thanks to a specialised SP coating being applied to the front element of the lens, fingerprints and other oily substances can be safely and effectively rubbed away, while the lens is protected from dust, moisture and grease.