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Pentax smc Pentax-DA Fish-Eye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED IF vs Tokina AT-X 17-40mm f/3.5-4.5

Both are Pentax K lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Pentax smc Pentax-DA Fish-Eye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED IF if

  • You want a wider view: 10mm vs 17mm at the wide end

Pick the Tokina AT-X 17-40mm f/3.5-4.5 if

  • You need more reach: 40mm vs 17mm at the long end

Spec differences

14 differences
Specifications that differ between the Pentax smc Pentax-DA Fish-Eye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED IF and the Tokina AT-X 17-40mm f/3.5-4.5
Pentax smc Pentax-DA Fish-Eye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED IF Tokina AT-X 17-40mm f/3.5-4.5
Brand
Pentax
Tokina
Type
Fisheye
Zoom
Format
APS-C
not listed
Focal length
10-17mm
17-40mm
Weight
320 g
not listed
Length
71 mm
not listed
Diameter
69 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.14 m
not listed
Max magnification
0.39×
not listed
Aperture blades
6
not listed
Optical design
10 elements / 8 groups
not listed
Autofocus motor
screw-drive
not listed
Image stabilization
No
not listed
Released
2006
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2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all
Mount
Pentax K both
Max aperture
f/3.5 both

Our notes

Pentax smc Pentax-DA Fish-Eye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED IF

This 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 fisheye lens from Pentax fits Pentax K mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.

Our notes

Tokina AT-X 17-40mm f/3.5-4.5

The Tokina AT-X 17-40mm f/3.5-4.5 is a wide-angle zoom lens covering 17-40mm at f/3.5-4.5 for Pentax K mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

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