Pentax HD FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited

Pentax K, full size
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Test reportsVery good based on 1 test
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Product details

The wide-angle lens in this series is very versatile. The large aperture allows for manipulation of depth of field, which can be a valuable creative tool for both landscape and street photography. Additionally, this lens provides sharp imaging performance with natural perspective and high contrast for architectural photography. The HD PENTAX-FA 31mm F1.8 Limited reflects the atmosphere of the current situation with its neutral imaging, making it perfect for capturing snapshots as well.

Key specifications

Sensor compatibility
full size
Weight
509 g
Focus type
Autofocus
Lens type
Normal Lens
Bayonet lens mount
Pentax K
Focal length
31 mm
Item number
15647600

General information

Manufacturer
Pentax
Category
Lenses
Manufacturer no.
20210
Release date
13.4.2021

Colour

Colour
Black

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
0.30 m

Camera lens properties

Lens type
Normal Lens
Bayonet lens mount
Pentax K
Aperture
2 
Min. aperture
22 
Min. focal length (exact)
31 mm
Max. Focal length (exact)
31 mm
Focal length
31 mm
Sensor compatibility
full size
Number of diaphragm blades
9 x
Filter thread
58 mm
Number of lenses
9
Number of lens groups
7
Lens equipment
Wide angle lens
Optical zoom
0.16 x
Focus type
Autofocus

Objective 2 properties

Min. aperture opening
f/22
Max. aperture
f/1.8
Aperture
f/1.8 - 22
Max. Focal length (exact)
0.03 m
Filter thread
0.06 m

Origin

Country of origin
Vietnam

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Lens cap o-lw65b,lens mount cap k, lens case p70-140

Product dimensions

Weight
509 g
Length
69 mm
Diameter
65 mm

Package dimensions

Length
14.50 cm
Width
10.70 cm
Height
9.10 cm
Weight
519 g

30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)Warranty provisions

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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Pentax
    Not enough data
  • 1.Canon
    0.3 %
  • 2.Nikon
    0.4 %
  • 2.Sony
    0.4 %
  • 4.OM System
    0.5 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Pentax
    Not enough data
  • 1.Viltrox
    2 days
  • 2.Sigma
    3 days
  • 2.TTArtisan
    3 days
  • 4.Sony
    6 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Pentax
    Not enough data
  • 1.Olympus
    4.3 %
  • 2.Canon
    4.9 %
  • 3.Fujifilm
    5 %
  • 4.Nikon
    5.1 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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Very good91/100
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Color FotoSingle testReleaseAugust 2022

At f/1.8, there is a lack of resolution in the centre of the image and the contrast is clearly too low. At aperture 3.5, the definition is good in the centre of the image and OK at the edges. Although the relative drop in contrast at the edges increases, this is more than compensated for by the increase in contrast in the centre of the image...