Pentax SMC DA 15MM F4 ED AL LIMITED Pro Reviews

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We've been consistently surprised and delighted with Pentax's lineup of DA Limited lenses, and with this one Pentax appears to have another winner on its hands: It's a very appealing little lens to work with. If absolute sharpness is crucial and you don't mind trading away quite a bit of bulk to get it, though, the Tokina 12-24mm ƒ/4 AT-X 124 AF PRO DX (or the new, more expensive II version) may be a stronger choice.

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Apr 20, 2009

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The smc DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited is Pentax's latest lens, which was shown in prototype form at Photokina 2008 and formally introduced in March 2009. It's a rare beast indeed: a wide angle fixed focal length ('prime') lens that is purpose-designed for APS-C format digital SLRs. The 15mm focal length gives an angle of view equivalent to a 22.5mm lens on the 35mm format; in essence, this lens is the modern equivalent of old favorites such as the 24mm F2.8 or the 21mm F3.5. The 'Limited' tag denotes premium construction, with the lens barrel made entirely from high-grade aluminium, which comes as a refreshing change from the engineering plastics used almost universally by other manufacturers.

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Apr 24, 2009

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