HD Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-F4.5 Fisheye Review Posted

PF Staff · 11-10-2019, 01:20 PM

An in-depth review of the HD Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-F4.5 fisheye lens

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p3t3rg · 11-17-2019, 05:08 PM

Yeah, but it seems the same old SMC lens but in the new "HD package". The optical construction, dimensions, weight etc are the same. Maybe better coatings??
Is there someone, who compared these both lenses in the same conditions?

Sandy Hancock · 11-17-2019, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by p3t3rg

Yeah, but it seems the same old SMC lens but in the new "HD package". The optical construction, dimensions, weight etc are the same. Maybe better coatings??
Is there someone, who compared these both lenses in the same conditions?

I have both versions, but my SMC is out for repair so I haven't done a direct comparison.

There are a couple of things that don't need a direct comparison though:
The removable hood gives the lens a new lease of life on the K-1 - the near-circular image is great fun. It also makes the front element much easier to clean.
The build quality feels demonstrably better, and it is a better looking lens (for what that's worth!).
The new lens cap is much more secure.

tokyoscape · 11-17-2019, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by p3t3rg

Is there someone, who compared these both lenses in the same conditions?

The official page also has 2 images comparison test

HD PENTAX-DA FISH-EYE10-17mmF3.5-4.5ED / Wide-Angle Lenses / K-mount Lenses / Lenses / Products | RICOH IMAGING

I test it in a store, it somewhat feels pretty much the same as the older version when hold in hand. I have the old version. The removable hood is definitely a good update. HD coding... yeah why not, But I think it is not enough for me to pay for the update. If it had WR upgrade, yes, I would pay for it.

**FozzFoster** · 11-17-2019, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by tokyoscape

If it had WR upgrade, yes, I would pay for it.

I totally agree! I sorta hope that all lenses would be released with WR from here on out. Pentax's renown weather sealing is one of the main reasons I got into Pentax in the first place.

11-10-2019, 01:20 PM	#1
PF Staff Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,258	HD Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-F4.5 Fisheye Review Posted An in-depth review of the HD Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-F4.5 fisheye lens Read more on the PF homepage...

11-17-2019, 05:16 PM	#3
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,273	Originally posted by p3t3rg Yeah, but it seems the same old SMC lens but in the new "HD package". The optical construction, dimensions, weight etc are the same. Maybe better coatings?? Is there someone, who compared these both lenses in the same conditions? I have both versions, but my SMC is out for repair so I haven't done a direct comparison. There are a couple of things that don't need a direct comparison though: The removable hood gives the lens a new lease of life on the K-1 - the near-circular image is great fun. It also makes the front element much easier to clean. The build quality feels demonstrably better, and it is a better looking lens (for what that's worth!). The new lens cap is much more secure. Last edited by Sandy Hancock; 11-17-2019 at 06:33 PM.

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11-17-2019, 05:08 PM	#2
p3t3rg New Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 4	Yeah, but it seems the same old SMC lens but in the new "HD package". The optical construction, dimensions, weight etc are the same. Maybe better coatings?? Is there someone, who compared these both lenses in the same conditions?

11-17-2019, 05:29 PM	#4
tokyoscape Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,256	Originally posted by p3t3rg Is there someone, who compared these both lenses in the same conditions? The official page also has 2 images comparison test HD PENTAX-DA FISH-EYE10-17mmF3.5-4.5ED / Wide-Angle Lenses / K-mount Lenses / Lenses / Products \| RICOH IMAGING I test it in a store, it somewhat feels pretty much the same as the older version when hold in hand. I have the old version. The removable hood is definitely a good update. HD coding... yeah why not, But I think it is not enough for me to pay for the update. If it had WR upgrade, yes, I would pay for it.

11-17-2019, 06:03 PM	#5
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by tokyoscape If it had WR upgrade, yes, I would pay for it. I totally agree! I sorta hope that all lenses would be released with WR from here on out. Pentax's renown weather sealing is one of the main reasons I got into Pentax in the first place.