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Pentax smc DA Fish-Eye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED (IF)
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APS-C sized imageLenses that create APS-C sized image are designed for digital only. They cannot be used on cameras that have image sensor larger than the APS-C format. These lenses are not suitable for film cameras either. No Ultrasonic AFLenses with ultrasonic focusing mechanism tend to be quiter and faster than traditionally focusing lenses. No stepping motor AFLenses with stepping motor focusing mechanism are better for contrast based focusing, and are quiter and faster than traditionally focusing lenses. One or more Low Dispersion lens element is usedLow Dispersion lens elements help to reduce chromatic aberration. Not stabilizedImage stabilization helps to reduce blur caused by hand shake, especially at high focal length or in low light situations. Image stabilization can give 1 to 3 stop advantage over none stabilized lens, based on the reciprocal rule. Metal mountCheaper lenses are usually equipped with plastic mount, while more expensive, professional lenses have metal mount. In general, metal mounts are more durable, and a good thing to have when lenses are changed a lot. When a camera is used mainly with one lens, the material of the lens mount is not that important. Internal FocusingInternally focusing lenses don't change their size while setting focus. The front lens is fixedThe fixed front lens is not rotating during zoom and/or focusing. This allows the photographer to use petal shaped lens hood. Fixed front lenses also make the use of polarization filters a lot easier. |
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Mounted on the PENTAX *ist D series of digital SLRs, the DA Fish-Eye 10-17mm lens will capture fish-eye imagery with a 180 degree angle of view and a focal length of 10mm as well as super wide-angle performance. Capture images with an expanded perspective including creative deformation of subjects and sharp pan focus that extends throughout the entire frame. The image circle in DA-series lenses is designed to perfectly match the 23.5mm x 15.7mm size of the CCD used in PENTAX digital SLRs to optimize camera performance. The new design also contributes to a drastic reduction in size, weight and production cost, compared to 35mm-format counterparts with similar specifications.
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Pentax smc DA Fish-Eye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED (IF) Specification
| Available mount(s) | Pentax K |
| Application(s) | Closeup, Landscape, Special effects |
| Category(s) | Wide angle zoom, Fisheye |
| Multiplier | 1.5× |
| Stabilizer | no |
| Focal length | 10 - 17 mm (1.7× zoom) |
| Lens construction | 10 elements in 8 groups |
| Angle of view |
35mm: N/A digital: 180-100° |
| Number of blades | 6 |
| Maximum aperture | wide: N/A tele: N/A |
| Minimum aperture | wide: f/22 tele: f/32 |
| Minimum focusing distance | 14 cm |
| Magnification | 0.39× |
| Filter size | N/A |
| Size | ∅ 68 × 71.5 mm |
| Weight | 320 g |
| Notes |
Aperture control: Automatic, Metering system: TTL open-aperture metering
Built-in hood |
| AF speed | N/A |
| AF sound | |
| Internal focusing | yes |
| Internal zoom | N/A |
| Fix front lens | yes |
| Mount type | metal |
| Weather sealed | N/A |
| Drop in filter | N/A |
| Ultrasonic AF | no |
| Stepping motor AF | no |
| APS-C sized circle | yes |
| Low dispersion lens element | yes |
| Hard case | N/A |
| Soft case | N/A |
| Lens hood | N/A |
| Tripod adapter | N/A |
Pentax smc DA Fish-Eye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED (IF) Reviews
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- Pentax smc DA Fish-Eye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED (IF) review at www.ephotozine.com (English)
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