Pentax smc Pentax-DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited vs Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE
Both are Pentax K prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited if
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes, street, travel
Pick the Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4)
Spec differences
14 differences| Pentax smc Pentax-DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited | Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Pentax
|
Zeiss
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/2.8
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
212 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
40 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.18 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.15×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
8 elements / 6 groups
|
not listed
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| Autofocus motor |
screw-drive
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2009
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Pentax K both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 15mm both
Our notes
Pentax smc Pentax-DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited
A compact wide-angle prime for Pentax APS-C bodies, weighing about 212 g. It takes 49mm filters and focuses as close as 0.18 m.
Pros
- Compact
- Close focus 0.18 m
- 49mm filters
- Metal build
Cons
- f/4 is slow
- APS-C only
- Screw-drive autofocus
Our notes
Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE
This 15mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens from Zeiss fits Pentax K mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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