Quick answer
The Pentax smc DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED (IF) Fisheye is a ultra-wide wide zoom lens covering 10-17mm at f/3.5 for the Pentax K mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Pentax smc DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED (IF) 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 smc DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED (IF) Fisheye specifications
- Brand
- Pentax
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 10-17mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2006
- Optical construction
- 10 elements in 8 groups
- Aperture blades
- 6
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.14 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.39x
- Weight
- 320 g
- Length
- 71 mm
- Diameter
- 69 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Pentax smc DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED (IF) Fisheye?
At 10-17mm this is a ultra-wide wide zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
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 mount does the Pentax smc DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED (IF) Fisheye use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Pentax smc DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED (IF) Fisheye?
It zooms across 10-17mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Pentax smc DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED (IF) Fisheye a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 10-17mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Pentax smc DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED (IF) Fisheye equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 15–26mm on full frame, with a 70.4–100.4° horizontal and 80.6–110.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Pentax smc DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED (IF) Fisheye fit?
Any Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.
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All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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