Pentax SMC DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED
Pentax SMC DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED
$399
See 9 sample photos taken with the Pentax SMC DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED
10-17 mm
autofocus 1.7x zoom lens
f/3.5-4.5
variable aperture
  • Generic motor Built-in focus motor
  • Fisheye circular wide angle

reviewswhat are people saying

"I just love this lense! Sharp, exact focus on the k10 and superbly build. "

bhphotovideo.com

"I am very pleased with this lens so far. It is built well and shots are very clear. "

bhphotovideo.com

"It does not have very good resolution, so it is not a fit if you want to take crisp nature photo, also chromatic aberration is very apparent."

bhphotovideo.com

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Pentax K-1.

Pentax K-1
180 - 127.5°
horizontal angle of view
10-17mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Pentax K-70 and Pentax KP.

Pentax K-70
143.9 - 80.9°
horizontal angle of view
15.5-26mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Pentax DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED vs other Digital camera lenses

Fisheye Fisheye Help
Extremely wide circular images

The Pentax DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED vs other Digital camera lenses

Auto focus Supports autofocus Help
Easier to use

Cons

The Pentax DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED vs other Digital camera lenses

Aperture Narrow aperture Help
f/3.5
Max focal length Poor telephoto lens Help
17 mm
Fixed aperture Variable aperture Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

The Pentax DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED vs other Digital camera lenses

Prime lens Zoom lens Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Specifications

General
Min focal length
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 10 mm
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Max focal length
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 17 mm
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Zoom range
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 1.7x
Magnification
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 1:2.6 (0.4)

Aperture
Wide maximum
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 f/3.5
Wide minimum
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 f/22
Tele maximum
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 f/4.5
below average below average
Tele minimum
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 f/32
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Features
Auto focus
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 Yes
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Focus motor
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 Generic motor
Image stabilization
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 None
Fisheye
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 Yes
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Tilt-shift
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 No

Form factor
Lens mount
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 Pentax K
Length
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 71 mm
Diameter
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 69 mm
Filter size
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 None
Weight
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 320 g

Angle of view
Wide horizontal
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 144.6°
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Telephoto horizontal
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 81.2°
below average below average
Wide vertical
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 92.4°
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Telephoto vertical
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 53.4°
below average below average
Wide diagonal
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 180.5°
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Telephoto diagonal
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 98.5°
below average below average

Competitors

Samsung 12-24mm f/4-5.6 ED Samsung 12-24mm f/4-5.6 ED

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