Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift vs Pentax smc Pentax-A 20mm f/2.8
Both are Pentax K lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Pentax smc Pentax-A 20mm f/2.8 if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4)
Spec differences
6 differences| Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift | Pentax smc Pentax-A 20mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Pentax
|
| Type |
Tilt-Shift
|
Prime
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/2.8
1 stop faster
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
67 mm
|
| Optical design |
16 elements / 11 groups
|
10 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, min focus distance, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Pentax K both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 20mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.25 m both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift
This 20mm f/4 tilt-shift lens from Laowa fits Pentax K mount cameras, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.
Our notes
Pentax smc Pentax-A 20mm f/2.8
The Pentax smc Pentax-A 20mm f/2.8 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 20mm at f/2.8 for Pentax K mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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