Pentax HD DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED [IF] Fish-Eye Lens

The Pentax HD DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED [IF] Fish-Eye Lens is a versatile and compact wide-angle zoom lens designed for Pentax APS-C digital SLR cameras. With a focal length range of 10-17mm, it offers dramatic fisheye effects and a 180° angle of view at 10mm, perfect for creative and wide-angle photography. The lens incorporates Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements and Pentax’s HD and SP coatings, which reduce chromatic aberrations, flare, and ghosting, ensuring sharp, clear images with high contrast. Its minimum focusing distance of 14cm allows for close-up shots with a magnification of 0.39x, ideal for unique perspectives. Compact, lightweight, and weather-resistant, this lens is perfect for photographers seeking to capture dynamic, immersive images in a variety of conditions.

Key Features:

• Focal Length and Angle of View:

  • Provides a focal length range of 10mm to 17mm, equivalent to approximately 15mm to 25.5mm on full-frame cameras.

  • At 10mm, it offers a 180° diagonal angle of view, delivering dramatic fisheye effects. ​

• Optical Design:

  • Constructed with 10 elements in 8 groups, including Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass to minimize chromatic aberrations and ensure sharp, clear images. ​

• Minimum Focusing Distance:

  • Features a minimum focusing distance of 14cm (5.5 inches), allowing for close-up fisheye photography with a magnification of up to 0.39x.

• HD Coating and SP Coating:

  • Equipped with Pentax’s high-grade HD Coating to reduce flare and ghosting, enhancing contrast and clarity, especially in backlit conditions.​

  • Incorporates SP (Super Protect) Coating on the front lens element to repel dust, water, and grease, facilitating easy cleaning.

• Quick Shift Focus System:

  • Allows instant switching from autofocus to manual focus without damaging the lens or camera, providing greater control over focusing.

• Physical Characteristics:

  • Compact and lightweight design, measuring approximately 67.5mm in diameter and 70mm in length, with a weight of around 317g (11.18 oz), making it highly portable. ​

• Compatibility with Full-Frame Cameras:

  • When used with Pentax full-frame cameras, it produces a circular image effect, adding creative versatility. ​