SMC Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8

Compact manual focus wide-angle prime lens

SMC Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8
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LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Pentax
Model N/A

Key Features

OPTICS 7 elements in 7 groups with SMC coating
APERTURE 5-blade diaphragm with f/2.8 to f/22 range
MOUNT Pentax K-A bayonet mount with electronic contacts
FOCUS Manual focus with 0.3m minimum focus distance
FILTER 49mm filter thread size
CONSTRUCTION Metal and high-quality plastic construction
SIZE Ultra-compact pancake-style design
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame coverage, compatible with all K-mount bodies
COATING Super Multi Coating for flare reduction
DIAPHRAGM A-series allows camera-controlled aperture selection
WEIGHT Lightweight design at approximately 185g
RELIABILITY Mechanical focus system for long-term durability
IMAGE QUALITY Sharp center performance with classic rendering

The Most Important Rings & Switches — SMC Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Includes 'A' setting for camera control
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Manual focus only
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use SMC Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Prime Wide-Angle
Focal Length 28mm
Maximum Aperture f/2.8
Minimum Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 7 elements in 7 groups
Diaphragm Blades 5
Minimum Focus Distance 0.3m
Filter Thread 49mm
Focus Type Manual
Mount Pentax K-A
Weight 185g
Dimensions 63mm x 44mm