Pentax 14mm f/2.8 DA ED (IF) Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras

by Pentax

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 4.8 x 5 inches ; 14.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007WQ5LY
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• Item model number: 21510
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

For Digital SLR Cameras only, Does not work with non-digital Cameras. The smc PENTAX-DA 14mm F2.8 ED [IF] interchangeable wide-angle lens was developed as a second model of the new DA-series lineup. At 14.8 ounces and measuring just 2.7 inches long and 3.3 inches in diameter, the lens is one of the lightest in its category. The lens features a standardized DA-series design incorporating high-grade metallic components with green accents. Featuring a focal length of 14mm (equivalent to 21mm in the 35mm format) and a 90-degree angle of view, this high-performance wide-angle lens incorporates a high-refraction, low-dispersion glass element and an Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass element to produce high-resolution, true-to-life images in advanced digital photography. The lens offers a minimum focusing distance of .56 ft. for a maximum magnification of approximately 0.19 times. The image circle is designed to perfectly match the 23.5mm x 15.7mm size of the CCD used in the *istD, contributing to a drastic reduction in size, weight and production cost. This new lens also features the responsive Quick-Shift Focus System, to allow photographers to instantly switch the focus mode from auto-to-manual with a slight twist of the focus ring. Coupled with the a large-sized focus ring that remains locked during autofocus operations and the elimination of the aperture ring, this mechanism enhances *ist D operation in autofocus and manual-focus modes.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Performer, December 10, 2007

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Tbear (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pentax 14mm f/2.8 DA ED (IF) Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

You can feel the quality build of this lens when you hold it in your hands. Excellent sharpness with great contrast. Mild distortion and vignetting which are unavoidable in such a wide angle lens. See example photos.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality -- A fine lens!, October 12, 2008

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Anne "cloudwatcher" (CTWD Arizona) - See all my reviews

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Pentax 14mm f/2.8 DA ED (IF) Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras

This fine lens will stretch your creativity and reward you with great resolution and color rendition. With excellent quality build and quite affordable, I definitely recommend it.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SHARP LIGHT COMPACT, October 29, 2009

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AMS100 (LA, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pentax 14mm f/2.8 DA ED (IF) Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

I OWN A PAIR OF PENTAX ED BINOCULARS AND AMAZED WITH ITS OPTICS. SO BOUGHT THE AWARD WINNING ED 14MM 2.8 FOR MY NEW K-7 AND AM VERY PLEASED WITH THIS LENS TOO - VERY SHARP & COMPACT. I AM NOT A PENTAXIAN BUT MUST ADMIT THAT I'M IMPRESSED WITH SO FAR PENTAX I HAVE.