Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
PC Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
KAF Mount cameras.
The Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS is also available in the Canon EF , Sony Alpha and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
What type of photography is the Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Aperture Ring |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Tripod Collar |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
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| No Autofocus |
| Not so fast for a short Prime Lens |
| Heavy |
Lens Mount
Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS is compatible with cameras that have a Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Pentax KAF lenses are Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS has a maximum diameter of mm and a total length of mm. It weighs 1550g / 54.7 oz.
Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS has a filter thread of 86mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS:
You can also check All Pentax KAF Mount Lenses with 86mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS has a fixed focal length of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 60mm.
Tripod Collar
With a total length of mm and a weight of 1550g, the Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.
Optical Image Stabilization
Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Below are the 3 PC Prime type Pentax KAF mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS features a maximum aperture of F4 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F22. While a maximum aperture of F4 requires a bit more ambient light or a bump in ISO when shooting indoors, it keeps the physical size of the lens much smaller and easier to carry. At 40mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F4 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. The minimum setting of F22 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS's optical formula consists of 12 elements in 10 groups .
Popular Comparisons of Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS.
Top Alternatives of Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS in Other Lens Mounts
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