HD PENTAX-DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited Lens Review
Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited Sample Photos
Sharpness is outstanding in the centre of the frame when stopped down, although the lens doesn't perform as well towards the edges of the frame | 1/200 sec | f/8.0 | 15.0 mm | ISO 100 | Sharpness is excellent in the centre from maximum aperture | 1/60 sec | f/4.0 | 15.0 mm | ISO 400 |
Closest focus is 18cm | 1/250 sec | f/6.3 | 15.0 mm | ISO 100 | Contrast remains good when shooting into the light and this lens is resistant to flare | 1/160 sec | f/4.0 | 15.0 mm | ISO 100 |
1/30 sec | f/4.0 | 15.0 mm | ISO 200 | 1/50 sec | f/8.0 | 15.0 mm | ISO 400 |
1/320 sec | f/6.3 | 15.0 mm | ISO 100 | 1/250 sec | f/6.3 | 15.0 mm | ISO 100 |
Value For Money
With this lens being one of the 'Limited' line from Pentax, it is priced slightly higher than their standard line of lenses at around £550. However, the older, non-HD version is still available from some retailers at around £520, which isn't actually that much of a saving.
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