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Review of: HD Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 Fish-Eye ED by troenaas on Tue October 22, 2019 | Rating: 8

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I received the lens today and this is a quick comparison review. I also have the SMC Pentax 17mm F4 Fish-Eye and compared that to the this new HD DA 10-17mm. Image 1 = is 10mm with shade on: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/members/16474-troenaas/albums/13330-fish-eye/picture126510.html Image 2 = is 10mm with shade off: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/members/16474-troenaas/albums/13330-fish-eye/picture126509.html Image 3 = SMC at 17mm: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/members/16474-troenaas/albums/13330-fish-eye/picture126507.html Image 4 = HD DA at 17mm: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/members/16474-troenaas/albums/13330-fish-eye/picture126508.html Image 5 = Croma (HD DA vs SMC) Croma on new HD DA worse than SMC - very surprising.. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/members/16474-troenaas/albums/13330-fish-eye/picture126517.html Image 6 = Sharpness (HD DA vs SMC) A slight win for the new HD DA https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/members/16474-troenaas/albums/13330-fish-eye/picture126518.html Image 7 = Distortion, vignetting and color (HD DA vs SMC) Distortion and colors are better on HD DA but vignetting is worse. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/members/16474-troenaas/albums/13330-fish-eye/picture126519.html I did expect more from a modern lens with a new coating at 17mm, compared to the SMC and have to admit that I'm a bit disappointed. That is why I can't rate it higher than 8. Could it be a bad lens copy? If you don't own a fish-eye lens I would recommend it. :)

Review of: HD Pentax-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR by troenaas on Thu November 30, 2017 | Rating: 10

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When I purchased the K1, I had to choose between the D-FA 24-70mm and the D-FA 28-105mm standard zoom lenses. I chose the latter. I had three reasons for choosing the D-FA 28-105mm; size, reach and price. I have never regretted my decision. And after reading reviews of both the D-FA 24-70mm and the D-FA 28-105mm I really feel I made the right choice. It is a terrific walkabout and travel lens. The image was captured with the following settings: Handheld pointing straight up (which makes it even harder because of an uncomfortable posture) 105mm ISO800 f5.6 1/13s Inside the St. Peters Basilica in Rome. The small dome In front of the Michelangelo sculpture.

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Review of: SMC Pentax 17mm F4 Fish-Eye by troenaas on Wed November 29, 2017 | Rating: 10

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I bought this lens at a good price from a Canon user (who had removed the aperture lever). Nonetheless it functions properly on the K1. My copy is version 2. Every time I use this lens on the K1, I'm impressed by the results. In my opinion, it is a great companion to the K1 and highly recommended.

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