In this review, we'll compare the HD Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED fisheye for the KAF Mount with the HD Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED fisheye for the KAF Mount, both Wideangle Zoom lenses designed by Pentax. Both lenses have the same focal length and max apertures of 10-17mm and F3.5-4.5 so they are very comparable in this regard.
We'll begin by briefly examining the main specifications of these two lenses. In the subsequent section, we'll delve into a more detailed analysis, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each.
What type of photography are the HD Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED fisheye and HD Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED fisheye lenses good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the HD Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED fisheye and the HD Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED fisheye for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Photography Type |
HD Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED fisheye |
HD Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED fisheye |
Bird/Wildlife | Poor | Poor |
Sports | Poor | Poor |
Portrait | Fair | Fair |
Travel | Good | Good |
Street | Good | Good |
Wedding | Fair | Fair |
Walk Around | Good | Good |
Vlogging | Very Good | Very Good |
Landscape | Very Good | Very Good |
Macro | Average | Average |
Size and Weight Comparison
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Zoom Lenses in Pentax KAF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Pentax KAF Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the HD Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED fisheye and the HD Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED fisheye has the same Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Pentax KAF lenses are Pentax K-3 III Monochrome, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
10-17mm and the fastest aperture of
F3.5-4.5.