Name: Pentax SMC 28mm f2
Brand: Pentax
Price: 1999 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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Twin to the Contax 28mm f2 Distagon (aka Hollywood). This lense has cult status among filmmakers. Here is a clean copy of the Pentax with clean...read more.

The Pentax SMC 28mm f/2 Lens is a high-quality wide-angle lens designed for Pentax K-mount cameras. Known for its sharp optics and robust build, this lens is ideal for landscape, street, and travel photography. Its fast f/2 aperture allows for excellent low-light performance and creative depth-of-field effects.

The 28mm focal length provides a wide field of view, making it suitable for capturing expansive scenes and tight spaces.

Wide-Angle Focal Length

The maximum aperture of f/2 enables excellent performance in low-light conditions and allows for shallow depth-of-field effects.

Fast f/2 Aperture

The Super Multi Coating (SMC) reduces flare and ghosting, ensuring high contrast and color fidelity.

SMC Coating

Constructed with durable materials, this lens is designed to withstand rigorous use.

Robust Build Quality

The Pentax SMC 28mm f/2 is a **prime** wide-angle lens designed for **Pentax K-mount** DSLR cameras with **full-frame** coverage. Its **28mm** fixed focal length places it squarely in wide-angle territory, while the **f/2** maximum aperture opens up usable light-gathering capacity that gives photographers genuine flexibility across varied shooting conditions. Focus is **manual only**, putting full control in the hands of the shooter — a setup that suits methodical photographers who prefer tactile precision. The lens weighs just **290g**, keeping things light without sacrificing the full-frame image circle. A **49mm** filter thread rounds out the practical specs, offering easy access to a wide range of compatible filters at an accessible size. Whether used on a crop or full-frame Pentax K-mount body, this lens delivers a classic wide-angle perspective through a clean, prime optical design.

A dedicated wide-angle perspective well-suited to landscapes, architecture, and environmental portraiture.

28mm Fixed Focal Length

Fast maximum aperture for a wide-angle prime, providing useful light-gathering capability in low-light situations and some control over depth of field.

f/2 Maximum Aperture

Designed to cover a full-frame image circle, delivering the native 28mm angle of view on compatible Pentax K-mount bodies.

Full-Frame Coverage

Compatible with Pentax K-mount DSLRs and, with appropriate adapters, a range of mirrorless systems.

Pentax K Mount

Fully manual focus operation suits photographers who prefer deliberate, precise control over their focus point.

Manual Focus Only

Pentax's Super-Multi-Coating reduces flare and ghosting, helping maintain contrast and color accuracy in challenging light.

SMC Optical Coating

Lightweight construction keeps the overall kit manageable for extended handheld or travel shooting.

290g Compact Build

Small, common filter size makes sourcing polarizers, ND filters, and other accessories straightforward and affordable.

49mm Filter Thread

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Twin to the Contax 28mm f2 Distagon (aka Hollywood). This lense has cult status among filmmakers.  Here is a clean copy of the Pentax with clean glass.  Some minor paint wear on the barrel. Focusing is smooth.  Comes with front and rear caps.

<p>Twin to the Contax 28mm f2 Distagon (aka Hollywood). This lense has cult status among filmmakers.  Here is a clean copy of the Pentax with clean glass.  Some minor paint wear on the barrel. Focusing is smooth.  Comes with front and rear caps.</p>

Spec	Detail
Use Cases	Landscape, Street, Travel
Lens Type	Prime
Format	Full Frame
Zoom/Prime	Prime
Focal Length	28mm
Maximum Aperture	f/2
Camera System	DSLR
Lens Mount	Pentax K
Autofocus	No
Focus Type	Manual
Image Stabilization	None
Filter Thread	49mm
Weight	290g

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