How good is 40/2.8 limited?

You were really patient, it took you only 9 years to get one. Out of focus blur could be way better:)

Out of focus blur could be way bette

This is a Tessar. They all render this way. Who says better = stronger bokeh? Medium blur may give 3D look as this one, but strong blur is often flat and lifeless. I like it for a combination of qualities. I had Nikkor 50/1.4 classic versions (all had wobbling) and this one is better than they and more eхpensive. There are better lenses like Otus, Milvus and Leica Cron but they aren't AF.

Edited November 7, 2018 by ruslan

I absolutely love this lens and use it as the primary street shooter on my K-5 or K-7.

 

Both of these are the 40/2.8 Limited on a K-7, Old San Juan PR.

 

 

useless kit zoom

 

For the record: I've shot a lot of old cameras with the "kit zoom" and on most of them they are quite useful. I think that the vendor had to provide some value for the buck or risk not having the customer return.