HD DA 15/4 AL ED Limited
General Description
This lens is almost identical to its predecessor, the smc PENTAX-DA 1:4 15mm Limited except for the following differences:
- The new HD coating reduces reflections more effectively than the SMC coating. This increases the image contrast especially with back-light conditions.
- The HD DA 15/4 Ltd. has a rounded iris diaphragm (from f4 to f5.6) to enable soft round rendering of out-of-focus objects like point light sources.
- The “Pentax 15” lettering on the top side of the lens barrel is replaced by “4/15”.
- The HD version is 23 g lighter than the SMC version.
- The HD version is available in black or silver while the SMC version was available in black, only
| Product Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Exact Name | HD PENTAX-DA 1:4 15mm ED AL Limited | |
| Color | black | silver |
| Year of Introduction | 2013 | 2013 |
| Catalog Number | 21470 | 21480 |
| Sold with Hood | built-in | |
| Sold with Case | soft case: leather | |
Technical Specifications
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Optical Formula | 8 elements in 6 groups |
| Aperture Range | f/4 ~ f/22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 0.18 m |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.15 X |
| Special Features | aspherical element(s), extra-low dispersion element(s), Super-Protect coating |
| Mechanics | |
| Filter Diameter | 49 mm |
| Maximum Diameter | 63 mm |
| Length | 39.5 mm |
| Weight | 189 g |
| Special Features | Quick Shift focus |
| Accessories | |
| Cap | dedicated metal cap No. 31525 (black) or No. 31500 (silver) |
| Fitting Hood(s) | built-in hood |
| Fitting Case(s) | soft case: leather |
