Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS vs Pentax HD DA 40mm F2.8 Limited

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS vs HD Pentax DA 40mm F2.8 Limitedto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Our Winner: Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS over HD Pentax DA 40mm F2.8 Limited

Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs No	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Max Sensor Coverage	35mm FF vs APS-C / DX	covers larger sensors
Diameter	mm vs 63mm	63mm smaller in diameter
Length	mm vs 15mm	15mm shorter

Pros Of HD Pentax DA 40mm F2.8 Limited over Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS

Max Aperture – Wide	2.8 vs 4	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	2.8 vs 4	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight	80g vs 1550g	1470g lighter
Filter Thread	49mm vs 86mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.4m vs 0.49m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	0.13x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Cons Of Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS and HD Pentax DA 40mm F2.8 Limited

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS vs Pentax 40mm F2.8 L All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS	Pentax 40mm F2.8 L
Brand	Hartblei	Pentax
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Perspective Control Prime	Standard Prime
Lens Mount	Pentax KAF	Pentax KAF
Max Format	35mm FF	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	40mm	40mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Unknown	Black, Silver
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F4.0	F2.8
Min Aperture	F22.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	No
Diaphragm Blades	unknown	9
Optics
Optical Elements	12	5
Optical Groups	10	4
Special Elements	unknown	High-grade multi-layer HD (High Definition) Coating
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.49m	0.4m
Max Magnification	unknown	0.13X
Autofocus	No	Yes
AF Motor Type	None	Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual	N/A	Yes
Focus Method	Unknown	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	No
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	1550g	80g
Diameter	Unknown	63mm
Length	Unknown	15mm
Materials	metal barrel, metal mount	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Thread	86mm	49mm
Filter Notes	does not rotate on focus	–
Hood Supplied	Unknown	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	MH-RE49
Tripod Collar	Yes	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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