Pentax smc Pentax-A 15mm f/3.5 vs Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift
Both are Pentax K lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Pentax smc Pentax-A 15mm f/3.5 if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4.5)
Pick the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.3 m
Spec differences
6 differences| Pentax smc Pentax-A 15mm f/3.5 | Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Pentax
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Tilt-Shift
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
⅔ stop faster
|
f/4.5
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
0.2 m
closer
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
5
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 12 groups
|
17 elements / 11 groups
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Pentax K both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 15mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Pentax smc Pentax-A 15mm f/3.5
Pentax smc Pentax-A 15mm f/3.5: a wide-angle prime lens with a 15mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Pentax K mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift
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