Quick answer
A fisheye zoom for Pentax APS-C bodies. It weighs about 317 g and focuses as close as 0.14 m.
Pros
- Zoom flexibility
- Close focus 0.14 m
- HD coating
- Compact
Cons
- APS-C only
- Strong distortion
- No front filters
Verdict
A flexible fisheye for Pentax crop bodies.
About this lens
The Pentax HD Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED fisheye is a wide-angle zoom lens covering 10-17mm at f/3.5-4.5 for Pentax K mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Pentax HD Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED fisheye specifications
- Brand
- Pentax
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 10-17mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.14 m
- Weight
- 317 g
- Length
- 70 mm
- Diameter
- 68 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Pentax HD Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED fisheye?
- Creative wide-angle work
- Action sports
- Interiors
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 15–26mm | 70.4–100.4° | 80.6–110.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of fisheye is the Pentax 10-17mm?
On a Pentax APS-C body it is a fisheye zoom with strong distortion at 10mm and a milder look at 17mm.
How close can it focus?
Minimum focus is 0.14 m. That is close enough to place a foreground subject against a wide background.
Is the Pentax 10-17mm fisheye a full-frame lens?
No. It is designed for APS-C sensors, so on a full-frame body it will crop or vignette.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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