Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8 ED (IF) Review

A wide prime with internal focusing, but is this the best wideangle for K-mount users?

Product Overview

Overall rating:

90%

Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8 ED (IF)

Overall score:90%
Value:90%
Image Quality:85%
Performance:90%
Design:95%
Features:90%

Pros:

  • Ability to fit protective filter to front

Cons:

  • APS-C only

Product:

Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8 ED (IF) Review

Manufacturer:

Price as reviewed:

£545.00

Sample images

Verdict

Overall this lens is useful but, despite its quality, chances are that many potential buyers may be willing to forgo an f/2.8 aperture and opt for the similarly priced Pentax 12-24mm f/4, which won a WDC Gold Award in testing last year.

Details

Sample Photos: See sample image gallery
Minimum Aperture:f/22
Lens Mount:Pentax K
Filter Thread:77mm
Image Stabilisation:No
Maximum Magnification:0.19x
Focus Method:AF/MF, MF
Minimum Focus:17cm
Lens Construction:12 elements in 11 groups
Maximum Aperture:f/2.8
Weight:420g
(APS-C):21mm
Dimensions:69x83.5mm
Focal Length:14mm
Maximum Format Size:APS-C
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