Pentax DA 15mm F4ED AL Limited Lens Review

Although I use multiple camera brands and lenses, I have a special place in my heart for prime lenses from Pentax. Sure, there are modern zoom lenses that cover extreme wide angle, such as Pentax's own 12-24mm F4 zoom or Sigma's 10-20mm zoom, but you will never find a zoom lens that is as distortion-free as the Pentax DA 15mm Limited. The excellent wide angle focal length, resistance to flare and fantastic control over distortion make this a must have for landscape photographers. The 15mm focal length also works well as a portrait lens if you're looking for an interesting perspective on your subjects. As long as you're willing to stop down the lens to a higher aperture you will be extremely happy with the sharpness this lens can provide.

In short, the new 15mm Limited is a fantastic wide angle lens with outstanding control over distortion, great edge-to-edge sharpness when stopped down past f/5.6, and exceptional build quality common to the Limited series lenses. If you're in the market for a wide angle lens, this is a great option.

Pros:

* Fantastic field of view
* Minimal distortion
* Excellent color and contrast
* Tack sharp with solid edge definition when stopped down

Cons:

* F4 aperture means great DOF but poor low light performance
* Extendable hood is great, but a fixed hood would be better


JerryJ

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