Quick answer
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
Verdict
A small, high-quality wide lens.
About this lens
The Pentax smc Pentax-DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited is a wide-angle prime lens covering 15mm at f/4 for Pentax K mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. A compact, metal-bodied Limited-series prime for Pentax K-mount cameras.
Pentax smc Pentax-DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited specifications
- Brand
- Pentax
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 15mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2009
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 6 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.18 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.15x
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Weight
- 212 g
- Length
- 40 mm
- Diameter
- 63 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited?
- Landscapes
- Street
- Travel
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 | 23mm | 77.3° | 87.8° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Pentax DA 15mm f/4 Limited have image stabilization?
No. Pentax bodies stabilize the sensor, so shake reduction depends on the camera.
What filter size does it use?
The filter thread is 49mm, so standard 49mm polarizers and ND filters screw straight onto the front.
How close can it focus?
Minimum focus is 0.18 m, with a maximum magnification of 0.15x. That is close enough to place a foreground subject against a wide background.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
