Pentax-DA HD 15mm f4 ED AL Limited Lens - Black

The Pentax 15mm f4 ED AL Limited Lens Black is a prime lens designed specifically for use with Pentax digital SLR cameras that feature a K-mount. The wide-angle 15mm focal length (23mm equivalent in 35mm film format) is ideal for photographers shooting landscapes, group shots, night scenes and general purpose travel photography. With its large f4 maximum aperture you can shoot in dark environments handheld at a low ISO, use faster shutter speeds and create beautifully sharp images with a smooth natural blur. The high-grade High Definition (HD) multi-layer lens coating delivers good light transmission and as a result the images are sharp and clear with lots of contrast. The Pentax Limited series lenses are renowned for their hand-machined, well-built aluminium body, outstanding image quality, HD coating and a round-shaped diaphragm for a beautiful out-of-focus effect.

The key features

• High quality finish and excellent optical performance
• Equivalent to 23 mm in 35mm film format
• High Definition Coating
• Round shaped diaphragm
• Extra low-dispersion ED lens elements
• AL Aspherical element

High-grade HD coating for exceptional image rendition
All lenses are treated with HD coating,* a high-grade multi-layer lens coating that assures higher light transmittance and lower reflectance than conventional multi-layer coatings. As the result, they produce sharp, clear images free of flare and ghost images, even under such adverse lighting conditions as backlight.

* HD stands for High Definition, and signifies the lens's capacity to reproduce images that excel in transparency, definition, resolution and rendition.

Round-shaped diaphragm for beautiful out-of-focus rendition
All lenses feature a completely round-shaped diaphragm to optimize the performance of their distinctive optics. This diaphragm produces a natural, beautiful bokeh (out-of-focus) effect, while minimizing the streaking effect of point light sources.

Premium quality of the Limited Lens-series
While inheriting the design concept of the Limited Lens series, these lenses were designed by combining a series of mechanical and numerical evaluations with human assessment of test-shooting samples to assure the ultimate in image reproduction. Their optical design has been optimized for digital photography to deliver sharp, clear images with outstanding contrast, even at the maximum aperture. In addition, their lens barrel, hood and cap are all made of a high-grade aluminum material, hand-machined for perfect proportions and beautiful texture.

Other features

• Equivalent to 23 mm in 35mm film format
• Extra low-dispersion ED lens elements for brilliant sharpness and saturated colours
• AL Aspherical element to reduce aberrations and provide crystal clear images
• Fast manual focusing in AF mode with Quick Shift focus system
• Super Protect coating of the front lens element for effective protection against dirt and finger-marks
• Aluminium Alloy
• Compact and lightweight