Today, Ricoh is introducing an exciting new lens for Pentax K-mounted full-frame DSLR cameras: the HD Pentax-D FA 21mm F2.4ED Limited DC WR Lens. This lens features an ultra-wide angle with a fast aperture of f/2.4, making it great for landscapes and architecture even in low light. It’s also the newest in the Pentax limited series of lenses — a line lauded for its superb image rendition and exterior design.
This Pentax 21mm lens brings a new perspective to this limited lens series. It guarantees that PENTAX creators have ultimate versatility when it comes to creating their perfect scene. Also, a can’t-beat lightweight construction makes toting the lens a breeze, whether you’re photographing down the block or filming a documentary across the world.
Here’s everything we know about the new HD Pentax-D FA 21mm F2.4ED Limited DC WR Lens, which is available for preorder.
Key features of the Pentax 21mm lens
Expect a host of new wide-angle features with Ricoh’s new limited-series lens built for PENTAX K-mounted full-frame DSLRs. The high-quality lens features a distinct visual expression, with optimized image rendition and fine texture description to bring your visuals to life. The fast f/2.4 aperture guarantees you can shoot in low-lit situations without compromising quality. It also gives you full control over bokeh and blurred backgrounds. Therefore, you can be assured your subjects stand out to their fullest.
Top-notch lens elements, HD coating, and an electromagnetic diaphragm for precise exposure control are among the top perks that make this Pentax 21mm lens shine. The lens’ many features include:
- Ultra-wide 21mm focal length
- Maximum aperture: f/2.4; minimum aperture: f/22
- Minimum focusing distance: 0.6 feet
- Maximum magnification: 0.26x
- Electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism
- PENTAX-original HD Coating
- Four extra-lower dispersion glass and one super extra-low dispersion glass optical elements
- Eight diaphragm blades
- Works from 14 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit
- Weather-resistant construction
- Super Protect Coating to protect lens front surface
- Built-in motor for autofocus mechanism
- Quick-shift focus system
Exclusive limited-series lens with can’t-beat quality
This lens is part of the Ricoh brand’s limited-series design concept. It’s created to bring a distinct visual expression to the limited-series lineup — in this case, with an ultra-wide 21mm focal length. This lens works just as well on landscapes as it does on close-ups, with gorgeous detail and high resolution to make each image radiant. The f/2.4 aperture gives you full control over your bokeh or blurred backgrounds. Plus, with a minimum focusing distance of 0.6 feet, you can create a variety of images with this one portable lens. These are among the many reasons this Pentax 21mm lens won’t leave your camera bag.
Built for exceptional optics
Ricoh added serious power to the HD Pentax-D FA 21mm F2.4ED Limited DC WR Lens. It features four extra-low dispersion glass and one super extra-low dispersion glass optical elements. The result? Minimized chromatic aberration and color-bleed prevention ensuring each image turns out as you’d envisioned. It also boasts a large-aperture negative meniscus optical element, a biconvex aspherical glass-mold optical element, as well as a high-refraction glass optical element. This is all crafted to ensure this lens is as small as possible — even at its ultra-wide-angle size.
A field-ready lens
This lens was built to withstand the elements with a weather-resistant construction that pairs perfectly with the Pentax weather-resistant DSLR camera bodies. The lens features super-protect coating to ensure the lens front surface stays free of dust and stains. It also comes with Pentax-original HD coating that reduces average reflectance in the visible spectrum to below 50 percent. This means minimized flare and ghost images no matter the situation — yes, even in super bright or backlit scenarios. Also, rest assured you can easily switch your focusing methods. It comes with a built-in motor for a smooth autofocus mechanism. Additionally, the lens has a quick-shift focus system for seamlessly alternating between manual focus mode to autofocus mode. This is a must-have for action-packed shoot days.
The HD Pentax-D FA 21mm F2.4ED Limited DC WR Lens is available for preorder for $1,395.
