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2020-02-11T11:46:33
Full honesty, I am a newbie to this art and love it. I saw first hand photos taken with this lens and was inspired to purchase it. Excited to become as good as the lens ! Well packaged, great lens bag and solid construction.
Larry P.
2018-06-07T16:30:08
This is an exceptional lens. The colors produced using this lens are extremely good, and it has great contrast. It is relatively sharp, though not the sharpest lens, but it is better than most. It is one of my favorite lenses, though not my most used, because it is too wide for some applications. It's a superb tool for indoor shooting, with 15 mm at F4 you can get by with some low shutter speeds. It has distortion, but I would expect more at 15mm. I like the built in hood on this lens, although it can get pushed back in easily. This one lens that you can say looks as good as it performs, it is a beautiful lens.
Tom R.
2018-04-10T08:37:39
Wasn't sure just what I was buying but after limited use I am very pleasantly surprised by both quality of lens and sharpness of photos taken.
Robert B.
2017-11-26T13:12:49
For me I really did not like the 15mm limited lens on my K3. The build quality is amazing but that's where the disappointment started for me the image quality is not there the lens is not Sharp especially around the edge of the frame it is very soft even when you go to the middle f stops it also has purple for engine for me I hope the lot more for this lens and I was truly not happy I felt that I wasted my money
SCOTT C.
2016-05-13T16:12:14
I don't have a lot of discretionary money to spend on prime lenses, so when I picked two, I picked this one and a 35 mm. I like my k-s2 camera and the lense that came with it is ok but the outstanding color and sharpness of this prime lense are just off the chart. Can't wait for my next vacation to take it with me.
Muehlberger C.
2016-01-12T08:03:05
I own several Pentax lens but wanted a wide prime that was small enough to hike with in the Alps. This Pentax 15mm meets my need for an excellent landscape lens with great color and sharpness. It will work well on my K3.
JAMES H.
2013-11-11T19:00:00
I had been debating between this lens and DA 21mm f/3.2 for a long time and finally went for the DA21 because of its versatile focal length. However, after I compared these two recently, DA 15mm can certainly deliver better image quality especially in terms of corner resolution and control of PF. The lens cap design somehow discourages me from using is and I have decided to replace it with a protector.
woodfire
2013-11-05T19:00:00
Lens seems immune to flare when shooting directly into or near the sun. Macro closeups are excellent, even though this is not a true macro. Bokeh is very pleasing. Auto focus is fast and quiet.
Richard J.
2013-11-04T19:00:00
I've been wanting a wide angle prime lens for some time now so when this one came on sale I jumped on it. Been using it for a week now and am amazed at the lack of flare, sharpness, and contrast it has.
Stanley B.
2012-12-17T19:00:00
The real attraction of this lens is the very small size and light weight compared to both zoom and other prime ultra-wide lenses. Image quality is best when stopped down to around f8 and quite acceptable otherwise without being breathtaking. Build quality is excellent and lovely to handle except for the screw-on lens cap which is a real pain and swapping it for a pinch lens cap will save a lot of frustation. Overall, worth buying if size and weight are the major considerations.
Max M.
2012-12-16T19:00:00
Wow. That about sums it up. Its sharp.
Tex
2012-09-16T21:00:00
Great lens as all limited lenses from Pentax. Ideally I would like to have them all.
Timko
2012-09-16T21:00:00
Like all the Pentax Limited lenses this one is incredibly well constructed with all metal parts and a very smooth focus throw. Color saturation is great with good center sharpness throughout its f range and corners comming along after 5.6. The screw-in lens cap is nice for looks but a pain to use in the field. Fortunately a squeeze-style 49mm lens cap works just fine in its place.
Docrwm
2012-02-05T19:00:00
It is a great compact wide angle lens by PENTAX. Metal coating makes it durable and look good. Hardly no distortion, which makes the lens with this size very attractive. Fast focusing and seamless switch between autofocus and manual focus. only one disadvantage is that it is a little bit noisy when autofocusing due to the lack of USM motor.
Kant Y.
2012-02-05T19:00:00
After reading the stellar reviews about this lens, I decided to buy. However, I was very disappointed with it's performance - ok center sharpness but very soft in the corners at almost every aperture. Terrible CA's (red/blue fringes) on the edges - in not very high-contrast situations either. Distortion was also an issue but I guess you'll get that with a 15MM perspective. Perhaps I just got a bad copy but this was a big letdown... This lens is built like a tank and has a great feel but QC needs to be improved
Nick
2011-08-21T21:00:00
Great lens for Street Photography and grab shots. The compact size it selling point of this lens for me. Great for Video as it is nice and wide better than most Video recorder lens
JohnC
2010-11-17T19:00:00
Love it very much. Carry it with me during my DC-NYC-Boston travel, it was such an amazing lens.
Fierywang
2010-11-03T21:00:00
A very nice lens for travel. Easy to carry, amazing output. Better than any other pentax wide-angle (including my 16-50, 16-45).
Fierywang
2010-03-01T19:00:00
One of the main reasons to buy Pentax is for their Limited prime lenses. Small, beautifully constructed, with generally excellent optics. This little wide angle has extremely low distortion, is very flare-resistant, produces rich colors and nice contrast. A little corner softness and some CA under certain shooting conditions does not detract much from the overall quality of this lens.
MK 9.
2010-01-09T19:00:00
It perfect lens.
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Compatibility | - | - | Pentax K-1, Pentax K-1 Mark II |
Kit Style | Base | Base | Base |
Lens Type | Ultra-Wide Angle | Ultra-Wide Angle | Ultra-Wide Angle |
Filter Size | 49mm | 43mm, 49mm | 67mm |
Fixed Focal Length | 15mm | 21mm | 21mm |
Lens Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K | Pentax K |
Maximum Aperture | f/4 | f/3.2 | f/2.4 |
Zoom Focal Length | NA | NA | NA |
Lovely little limited
By MK 9.
One of the main reasons to buy Pentax is for their Limited prime lenses. Small, beautifully constructed, with generally excellent optics. This little wide angle has extremely low distortion, is very flare-resistant, produces rich colors and nice contrast. A little corner softness and some CA under certain shooting conditions does not detract much from the overall quality of this lens.
Superb lens
By Timko
Great lens as all limited lenses from Pentax. Ideally I would like to have them all.
With the SMCP-DA 15mm f/4 ED AL HD Lens for DSLR Cameras in Black, you can unlock the full potential of wide-angle photography. This prime lens from Pentax, a trusted name in high-quality camera equipment, seamlessly integrates with your DSLR setup, enhancing it with a formidable wide-angle capability.
This lens offers an expansive 86-degree angle of view, equivalent to a 23mm focal length in 35mm format. This wide field of view transports viewers right into the heart of the scene, making it an ideal choice for landscape, architecture, and interior photography.
The advanced optical design of this lens is its true marvel. It features extra-low dispersion glass and a hybrid aspherical element, ensuring impeccable sharpness and clarity while minimizing unwanted flare or ghosting. Whether you're capturing the grandeur of outdoor landscapes or the intricate details of indoor settings, this lens ensures your photos mirror reality with stunning accuracy.
The high-grade multi-layer HD coating guarantees unparalleled light transmittance, ensuring your shots are free from flare and ghosting, even in challenging backlit conditions. Your photos will be characterized by vivid contrast and neutral colors, speaking volumes about your photographic prowess.
The Pentax Quick-Shift Focus System allows photographers to manually control focus, regardless of the mode. This intuitive feature gives you the freedom to bend the focal plane to your will, putting you in complete control of your creative vision.
Beyond its optical prowess, this lens boasts a durable and stylish design. A built-in pull-out type lens hood protects the front lens from potential damage and stray light, while the SP Protect coating keeps the front lens safe from dirt, smudges, and unforeseen mishaps. Available in two distinguished colors, this super-compact lens is not just a tool, but a style statement.
The seven-blade diaphragm in this lens creates stunning bokeh that adds depth, character, and emotion to every frame. Whether you're a professional photographer or an enthusiast, the Pentax 15mm f/4 ED AL HD Lens promises to be a steadfast companion, delivering shots that resonate with clarity and brilliance.
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