Name: smc DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited
Brand: Pentax
SKU: 598
Rating: 3.9 (7 reviews)

Pentax smc DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited top

4.1

based on all reviews

solid and well-built
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
the depth of field scale comes in handy

There are hard stops at either end of the focusing spectrum
images are a bit soft in the corners and slightly uneven
the minimum close-focus distance is quite short

Elements: 8
Focus method: Unit
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: , 15 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal

Pentax smc DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited - Pros & Cons

solid and well-built
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
the depth of field scale comes in handy
Manual focusing is excellent

There are hard stops at either end of the focusing spectrum
images are a bit soft in the corners and slightly uneven
the minimum close-focus distance is quite short
only makes a slight whirring sound as
distortion is a little more complicated
chromatic aberration in high-contrast areas
extreme edges of the frame are a bit soft
Disappointing edge performance at f/4
enter macro territory
ultra-wide prime lens
The front element does not rotate so using a polarizer is no problem
poorer corners - and has slightly worse edge sharpness

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Pentax smc DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal
Lens mount	Pentax KAF

Aperture max	4
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7

Elements	8
Groups	6
Special elements / coatings	1 Hybrid aspherical element 1 ED element

Weight	7.48 oz
Diameter	2.48 in
Length	1.57 in
Does not rotate on focusing	1.93 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	< 15
Maximum magnification	0.15 x
Via camera body	no

Focus method	Unit
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Screw drive from camera
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.18
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes

Colour of product	Black
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes

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Pentax smc DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited Pentax - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.2

Based on 6 reviews

Pentax smc DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited Pentax smc DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited review

DPReview

Published: 24.04.2009

Pentax smc DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited review

4.4

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.

Pentax smc DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited Pentax HD DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited Review

PCMAG

Published: 30.12.2013

Pentax HD DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited Review

4.0

The Pentax HD DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited is an impressively sharp wide-angle lens with minimal distortion.

Pentax smc DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited Pentax HD DA 15mm f4 Limited lens review: Compelling choice

DXOMARK

Published: 03.01.2014

Pentax HD DA 15mm f4 Limited lens review: Compelling choice

As a 23mm equivalent the Pentax 15mm f4 Limited is the firm’s premium quality wide-angle choice, and like the rest in the series it’s serious compact. Read on to find out how well this newly revised HD version performs.

Pentax smc DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited HD Pentax DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited Lens Review and Specs

Camera Decision

HD Pentax DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited Lens Review and Specs

Read our detailed analysis of the HD Pentax DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited Wideangle Prime lens, find out its pros and cons, and how it compares with the other lenses.