DSLR wide angle in the ~13 to 16mm range, what are the choises for Pentax

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 01-26-2009, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by Rico

Douglas the K17f4 fish eye is a fun lens. It is very compact. Excellent sharpness with the typical great color and contrast. It has very close focus too. If you occasionally like to shoot film it really shines.

If the condition and price is right I don't think you would regret the purchase.

I've seen some nice landscape photos with it on a DSLR.
Do you have any idea of what the price should be. I have rarely seen it for sale.

ricosuave · 01-26-2009, 03:03 PM

hoping for the tokina/pentax version in 11-16/2.8.

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 01-26-2009, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by hwblanks

I know that Tamron has a 14/2.8 in the Pentax mount. I don't think it's produced anymore, but B&H has a couple of used ones for sale for $799 each:
Used Tamron | 14mm f/2.8 Aspherical IF Autofocus Lens | AF69P700

...and Adorama has it new:
AF69P700 Tamron SP AF 14mm f/2.8 Aspherical (IF) Rectilinear Super Wide Angle Auto Focus Lens with Hood & Case for Pentax AF - USA 6-Year Warranty

Some sample pics...
Tamron SP AF 14mm f/2.8 Lens Sample Photos and Specifications

A review...
Tamron AF 14mm f/2.8 Aspherical [IF] SP (Pentax K) - Review / Lab Test Report

HTH,
Heather

That's an interresting option, though they appear to think in the test that it does not perform so well on digital.
Anyone knows if it has been tested somewhere directly against the DA14?

Rico · 01-26-2009, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden

I've seen some nice landscape photos with it on a DSLR.
Do you have any idea of what the price should be. I have rarely seen it for sale.

Under $500(US) is a good starting point. Condition pending. With original case and lens cap will bring a premium. It is a well crafted lens.

There are also the Takumar versions that are basically the same lens just as sharp without the SMC coatings. There are two Tak versions one without a lens coating one with lens coating. I would say below $350 depending condition.

clawhammer · 01-26-2009, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden

That's an interresting option, though they appear to think in the test that it does not perform so well on digital.
Anyone knows if it has been tested somewhere directly against the DA14?

You can compare the two photozone tests:
Tammy
DA 14

It seems to me that the DA 14 has a little more resolution, less CA, less distortion, and about equivalent light fall off.

CFWhitman · 01-27-2009, 08:37 AM

I just wanted to point out about considering the use of fisheye lenses for ultra wide angles that a fisheye lens will have an angle of view significantly greater than an ultra wide rectilinear lens of the same focal length. People say that the Zenitar 16mm after defishing is similar to a 12mm rectilinear lens. I also know that the Pentax 10-17mm at 17mm has an angle of view before defishing that is just about as large as a 10mm rectilinear lens, so maybe after defishing it would be just within the focal length requested. It's just something that people should be aware of when considering that type of approach.

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01-26-2009, 02:58 PM	#31
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rico Douglas the K17f4 fish eye is a fun lens. It is very compact. Excellent sharpness with the typical great color and contrast. It has very close focus too. If you occasionally like to shoot film it really shines. If the condition and price is right I don't think you would regret the purchase. I've seen some nice landscape photos with it on a DSLR. Do you have any idea of what the price should be. I have rarely seen it for sale.

01-26-2009, 03:03 PM	#32
ricosuave Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 298	hoping for the tokina/pentax version in 11-16/2.8.

01-26-2009, 03:14 PM	#33
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374 Original Poster	Originally posted by hwblanks I know that Tamron has a 14/2.8 in the Pentax mount. I don't think it's produced anymore, but B&H has a couple of used ones for sale for $799 each: Used Tamron \| 14mm f/2.8 Aspherical IF Autofocus Lens \| AF69P700 ...and Adorama has it new: AF69P700 Tamron SP AF 14mm f/2.8 Aspherical (IF) Rectilinear Super Wide Angle Auto Focus Lens with Hood & Case for Pentax AF - USA 6-Year Warranty Some sample pics... Tamron SP AF 14mm f/2.8 Lens Sample Photos and Specifications A review... Tamron AF 14mm f/2.8 Aspherical [IF] SP (Pentax K) - Review / Lab Test Report HTH, Heather That's an interresting option, though they appear to think in the test that it does not perform so well on digital. Anyone knows if it has been tested somewhere directly against the DA14?

01-26-2009, 04:09 PM	#34
Rico Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,205	Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden I've seen some nice landscape photos with it on a DSLR. Do you have any idea of what the price should be. I have rarely seen it for sale. Under $500(US) is a good starting point. Condition pending. With original case and lens cap will bring a premium. It is a well crafted lens. There are also the Takumar versions that are basically the same lens just as sharp without the SMC coatings. There are two Tak versions one without a lens coating one with lens coating. I would say below $350 depending condition.

01-26-2009, 04:18 PM	#35
clawhammer Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Logan, Utah Photos: Gallery Posts: 971	Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden That's an interresting option, though they appear to think in the test that it does not perform so well on digital. Anyone knows if it has been tested somewhere directly against the DA14? You can compare the two photozone tests: Tammy DA 14 It seems to me that the DA 14 has a little more resolution, less CA, less distortion, and about equivalent light fall off.

01-27-2009, 08:37 AM	#36
CFWhitman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Upstate New York, US Photos: Albums Posts: 225	I just wanted to point out about considering the use of fisheye lenses for ultra wide angles that a fisheye lens will have an angle of view significantly greater than an ultra wide rectilinear lens of the same focal length. People say that the Zenitar 16mm after defishing is similar to a 12mm rectilinear lens. I also know that the Pentax 10-17mm at 17mm has an angle of view before defishing that is just about as large as a 10mm rectilinear lens, so maybe after defishing it would be just within the focal length requested. It's just something that people should be aware of when considering that type of approach.