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PENTAX DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED (IF) Fish-Eye Lens for Pentax Digital SLR | 
| Brand: Pentax
Category: Photography
List Price: $776.67
Buy New: $389.95
You Save: $386.72 (50%)
Rating:  7 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Focal Length: 17
Minimum Focal Length: 10
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 3 x 3 x 3
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 21580
Model: 21580
UPC: 027075117280
EAN: 0027075117280
ASIN: B000CNI016
Release Date: February 15, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 2 to 4 weeks
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| Features:
| • | 10-17mm fisheye lens with f/3.5-4.5 maximum aperture for Pentax digital SLR cameras | | • | Creates images with expanded perspective, with creatively deformed outlook and sharp pan focus | | • | Image circle is designed to perfectly match 23.5 x 15.7mm CCD used in Pentax digital SLRs | | • | Water- and oil-repellant SP lens coatings; extra-low-dispersion glass for superior sharpness | | • | Minimum focusing distance of 0.46 feet; measures 2.8 inches in diameter; weighs 11.3 ounces |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Product Description
Capture fisheye imagery with a 180-degree angle of view with the Pentax DA 10-17mm fisheye lens. Designed for the Pentax *ist series of digital SLR cameras, the lens creates images with an expanded perspective, including images with a creatively deformed outlook and a sharp pan focus that extends throughout the entire frame. The image circle in DA series lenses, meanwhile, is designed to perfectly match the 23.5 x 15.7mm size of the CCD used in Pentax digital SLRs to optimize camera performance. Plus, the new design contributes to a drastic reduction in size, weight, and production cost compared to 35mm counterparts with similar specifications. Additional features include a 35mm equivalent focal length of 15-26mm; new water- and oil-repellant super-protective (SP) lens coatings for easy cleaning; extra-low-dispersion (ED) glass for superior sharpness and color correction; and a responsive Quick Shift Focus System for switching instantly from autofocus (AF) to manual focus (MF). - Lens construction: 10 elements in 8 groups
- Angle of view: 180 to 100 degrees
- Diaphragm: Fully automatic
- Blades: 6
- Minimum aperture: f/22-32
- Metering: TTL open-aperture meeting
- Minimum focusing distance: 0.46 feet
- Maximum magnification: 0.23x to 0.39x
- Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter
- Weight: 11.3 ounces
Product Description
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 Rediscover the fun in photography with unique lenses January 6, 2009
Nirudha Perera (Sri Lanka)
While most lens reviews focus and look down on lenses for distortion, sometimes it's just the thing to make unique photos. Take a fisheye to a family or sports event or on any trip and capture some great photos. Throw in some action and you can have a load of fun in the process!
While I haven't posted that many shots you can see some samples from this lens here
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 Super wide-angle with plenty of distortion. October 25, 2008
Clifford H. Copass (Greenfield WI USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Super wide-angle with plenty of distortion. It is definitely a fish-eye. Was able to get the entire St. Louis arch from fairly close up.
Impressive October 23, 2008
B. Ober (Dallas, TX)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this to play with both the wide angle capabilities and the fish-eye views this creates with my K10D. The pictures thus far (roughly 100-120) have shown excellent quality. The types of pictures I've been able to take by purchasing this have impressed me!
The only issue I have seen is the images are dark when the sun is in the picture - which is easy to do when the sun is high in the sky. At 180 degrees of view, it captures a lot. Like with anything, one simply needs to check the shot before taking the picture and use the right lens for the situation.
Fun Lens to Have August 16, 2008
Jehan Ghouse (Hebron, KY, USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Have owned this lens since December 2007 and have had a lot of fun with it. At 17mm, it functions like a conventional wide angle lens, but at 10mm it is truly a fish-eye. The flexibility cannot be beat! Image quality is excellent (color rendition and sharpness). It can produce some interesting perpectives once you learn how to exploit its characteristics.
The lens surface extends (bulges out) beyond the front rim of the lens which can expose it more than a conventional lens. However, Pentax claims that it has a special coating which is supposed to resist scratches. I am ultra careful and choose not to test the strenght of the coating!! The lens cap is a slip-on type vs. a clip-on type. The lens is a tad heavy, but solidy built.
The more I use this lens, the more pleased I am that I purchased it.
Versatile, adds creative dimensions July 24, 2008
J. Hathaway (Lititz, PA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This lens can be used for many other photographic projects besides just landscape/scenic panoramas. Of course, some caution is needed when thinking about the lines, convergence, etc...but it is a fun as well as useful lens. It goes with me everywhere! Admittedly, it's not my "primary" lens...that'd be my Pentax SMC 18-250mm lens.
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