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halera · 09-07-2018, 06:03 PM

Hello dear Pentax fellows:
I recently joined the FORUMS and I want to ask you questions.
Which super wide angle lens you recommend for my Pentax K-30? I used to take panorama pictures using Sigma 10-20mm F4.5-5.6 for Sony E. I sold it along with my Sony a6300 due to lack of variangle display.
I would appreciate your advice. I want to take pictures of a beautiful Japan Northern Alps landscape.

**twilhelm** · 09-07-2018, 06:18 PM

The DA 15 Limited.

Check this lens club HERE

Nick Siebers · 09-07-2018, 06:24 PM

You can probably find the same lens you used to have in K mount. I have one and it is quite good. I don't think they are available new but should be readily available used.

DeadJohn · 09-07-2018, 06:25 PM

The DA 15 Limited is one of the best lenses available for Pentax. Legendary flare resistance for bright light, good color and contrast, starbursts.

If you would rather have the versatility of zoom, I have a Tamron 10-24 for sale in the marketplace.

**Quartermaster James** · 09-07-2018, 06:29 PM

I like that same Sigma but in the 3.5 version. Great lens. There's a comparison of the two here on the forums.

reh321 · 09-07-2018, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by halera

Hello dear Pentax fellows:
I recently joined the FORUMS and I want to ask you questions.
Which super wide angle lens you recommend for my Pentax K-30? I used to take panorama pictures using Sigma 10-20mm F4.5-5.6 for Sony E. I sold it along with my Sony a6300 due to lack of variangle display.
I would appreciate your advice. I want to take pictures of a beautiful Japan Northern Alps landscape.

I don't understand your "variangle display" issue - but I have that same Sigma in K-mount, and I am very positive about it. Today you would have to get it used or purchase the f/3.5 version.

hcc · 09-07-2018, 07:11 PM

DA15mm Ltd. For landscape, it is genuine outstanding.

An interesting lens is the DA10-17mm: fisheye at 10 mm, wide at 17mm.

I have both, and I have uses for both. But the DA15mm is simply the most outstanding and most used.

Kozlok · 09-07-2018, 08:00 PM

The DA15mm is not as wide as the 10-20, obviously. It's also not really any sharper. It is legendary for flare resistance. If you like the sun in the frame, that is an addictive lens. We have a huge thread full of examples from this lens. here:The 15mm Limited controls my mind - club - PentaxForums.com

It's not a "technically great" lens. The corners are a bit soft until f8, but there is really something about it. When I take out the 15, my shots are just better.

You can get the Sigma 10-20 in either version, I also have the Sigma 8-16 which is sometimes available, though not super common. The Tamron 10-24 is also available, though the comparison tests show that lens is not quite as good as the other choices, it's a great value and still a decent lens.

As suggested, the 10-17 fisheye is another choice. Not super fishy at the 17mm end, and still very very wide at that end. The 10mm end has a 180° view. Amazing.

Sandy Hancock · 09-07-2018, 08:05 PM

If you loved the Sigma 10-20, you should be able to find a K-mount copy. The Sigma 8-16 is also very impressive.

But if you want to be a good Pentaxian, the DA15 Limited and DA21 Limited would be my suggestions. Both have beautiful colour rendition, remarkable flare resistance and the older SMC versions produce magical star patterns from point light sources. And they're tiny.

The DA12-24 is also highly regarded.

And don't forget you can always stitch multiple images if you want an even wider panorama.

**pepperberry farm** · 09-07-2018, 08:34 PM

as the contrarian here, may I suggest the DA 14/2.8

Pentax DA14mm Club - PentaxForums.com

parinya-ekparinya · 09-07-2018, 09:21 PM

Like others, DA 15 F4 Limited is highly recommended; it has good flare-resistance and low distortion. I shoot with this lens a lot when I want to go wide.
If you prefer a zoom lens, DA 12-24mm F4 is also a good option.
In the past, I also owned Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6; it was sharp stopped-down, but I did not like its colour rendition.

automorphism · 09-08-2018, 12:15 PM

I own the Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6. It's a pretty decent lens that accepts screw-on filters. I would say that its main weakness is that in the 10-12mm range, the corner performance is mediocre enough to bother me, though certainly usable if you're careful. I think for landscapes, 13-14mm is pretty good on an APS-C, and then this lens does a pretty good job. I don't own the DA15 but I'm guessing that would be a bit sharper.

lytrytyr · 09-08-2018, 12:56 PM

Originally posted by halera

Hello dear Pentax fellows:
I recently joined the FORUMS and I want to ask you questions.
Which super wide angle lens you recommend for my Pentax K-30? I used to take panorama pictures using Sigma 10-20mm F4.5-5.6 for Sony E. I sold it along with my Sony a6300 due to lack of variangle display.
I would appreciate your advice. I want to take pictures of a beautiful Japan Northern Alps landscape.

If you can wait a little, the DA*11-18/2.8 should be here soon.
I expect it to be so good that you would regret spending money on anything less.

**Kerrowdown** · 09-09-2018, 12:14 AM

Welcome to the forum, so which one have you decided on?

halera · 09-09-2018, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by lytrytyr

If you can wait a little, the DA*11-18/2.8 should be here soon.
I expect it to be so good that you would regret spending money on anything less.

Thank you for your information. I should wait for that new lens.

09-07-2018, 06:03 PM	#1
halera New Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Nagano Posts: 12	Help! Advice on Super Wide Angle Lens for K-30 Hello dear Pentax fellows: I recently joined the FORUMS and I want to ask you questions. Which super wide angle lens you recommend for my Pentax K-30? I used to take panorama pictures using Sigma 10-20mm F4.5-5.6 for Sony E. I sold it along with my Sony a6300 due to lack of variangle display. I would appreciate your advice. I want to take pictures of a beautiful Japan Northern Alps landscape.

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09-07-2018, 06:18 PM	#2
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	The DA 15 Limited. Check this lens club HERE

09-07-2018, 06:24 PM	#3
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	You can probably find the same lens you used to have in K mount. I have one and it is quite good. I don't think they are available new but should be readily available used.

09-07-2018, 06:25 PM	#4
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	The DA 15 Limited is one of the best lenses available for Pentax. Legendary flare resistance for bright light, good color and contrast, starbursts. If you would rather have the versatility of zoom, I have a Tamron 10-24 for sale in the marketplace.

09-07-2018, 06:29 PM	#5
Quartermaster James Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 653	I like that same Sigma but in the 3.5 version. Great lens. There's a comparison of the two here on the forums.

09-07-2018, 06:41 PM	#6
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,188	Originally posted by halera Hello dear Pentax fellows: I recently joined the FORUMS and I want to ask you questions. Which super wide angle lens you recommend for my Pentax K-30? I used to take panorama pictures using Sigma 10-20mm F4.5-5.6 for Sony E. I sold it along with my Sony a6300 due to lack of variangle display. I would appreciate your advice. I want to take pictures of a beautiful Japan Northern Alps landscape. I don't understand your "variangle display" issue - but I have that same Sigma in K-mount, and I am very positive about it. Today you would have to get it used or purchase the f/3.5 version.

09-07-2018, 07:11 PM	#7
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,005	DA15mm Ltd. For landscape, it is genuine outstanding. An interesting lens is the DA10-17mm: fisheye at 10 mm, wide at 17mm. I have both, and I have uses for both. But the DA15mm is simply the most outstanding and most used.

09-07-2018, 08:00 PM	#8
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	The DA15mm is not as wide as the 10-20, obviously. It's also not really any sharper. It is legendary for flare resistance. If you like the sun in the frame, that is an addictive lens. We have a huge thread full of examples from this lens. here:The 15mm Limited controls my mind - club - PentaxForums.com It's not a "technically great" lens. The corners are a bit soft until f8, but there is really something about it. When I take out the 15, my shots are just better. You can get the Sigma 10-20 in either version, I also have the Sigma 8-16 which is sometimes available, though not super common. The Tamron 10-24 is also available, though the comparison tests show that lens is not quite as good as the other choices, it's a great value and still a decent lens. As suggested, the 10-17 fisheye is another choice. Not super fishy at the 17mm end, and still very very wide at that end. The 10mm end has a 180° view. Amazing.

09-07-2018, 08:05 PM	#9
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,276	If you loved the Sigma 10-20, you should be able to find a K-mount copy. The Sigma 8-16 is also very impressive. But if you want to be a good Pentaxian, the DA15 Limited and DA21 Limited would be my suggestions. Both have beautiful colour rendition, remarkable flare resistance and the older SMC versions produce magical star patterns from point light sources. And they're tiny. The DA12-24 is also highly regarded. And don't forget you can always stitch multiple images if you want an even wider panorama.

09-07-2018, 08:34 PM	#10
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797	as the contrarian here, may I suggest the DA 14/2.8 Pentax DA14mm Club - PentaxForums.com

09-07-2018, 09:21 PM	#11
parinya-ekparinya Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Bangkok Photos: Gallery Posts: 114	Like others, DA 15 F4 Limited is highly recommended; it has good flare-resistance and low distortion. I shoot with this lens a lot when I want to go wide. If you prefer a zoom lens, DA 12-24mm F4 is also a good option. In the past, I also owned Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6; it was sharp stopped-down, but I did not like its colour rendition.

09-08-2018, 12:15 PM	#12
automorphism Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 791	I own the Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6. It's a pretty decent lens that accepts screw-on filters. I would say that its main weakness is that in the 10-12mm range, the corner performance is mediocre enough to bother me, though certainly usable if you're careful. I think for landscapes, 13-14mm is pretty good on an APS-C, and then this lens does a pretty good job. I don't own the DA15 but I'm guessing that would be a bit sharper.

09-08-2018, 12:56 PM	#13
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by halera Hello dear Pentax fellows: I recently joined the FORUMS and I want to ask you questions. Which super wide angle lens you recommend for my Pentax K-30? I used to take panorama pictures using Sigma 10-20mm F4.5-5.6 for Sony E. I sold it along with my Sony a6300 due to lack of variangle display. I would appreciate your advice. I want to take pictures of a beautiful Japan Northern Alps landscape. If you can wait a little, the DA*11-18/2.8 should be here soon. I expect it to be so good that you would regret spending money on anything less.

09-09-2018, 12:14 AM	#14
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Welcome to the forum, so which one have you decided on?

09-09-2018, 10:38 PM	#15
halera New Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Nagano Posts: 12 Original Poster	Originally posted by lytrytyr If you can wait a little, the DA*11-18/2.8 should be here soon. I expect it to be so good that you would regret spending money on anything less. Thank you for your information. I should wait for that new lens.

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