The Japanese online retailer Ogisaku reports that the production of the Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 XS pancake lens is now completed and stock/availability is/will be limited:
【売切れご免情報】
超薄型単焦点レンズ
【ズバリ特価!!生産完了・在庫限り】■ ペンタックス DA 40mmF2.8XS
⇒ https://t.co/cUSvlLpsDM
★店頭でも販売しています。
ご注文時完売の際はご容赦下さい。 pic.twitter.com/wDOZJF2a5D— 荻窪カメラのさくらや (@ogisaku_com) December 12, 2022
In the US the Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 XS lens is currently in stock at Adorama, B&H Photo, and Amazon.
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