Wide Angle Camera Lens for Pentax

Facts About Using a Pentax Wide-Angle Camera Lens

A wide-angle camera lens for a Pentax camera can be just what is needed to take more photographs. It can be used for landscapes, group photos, and more in order to ensure your whole family gets into the Christmas photograph. Exploring the lens options will make it easier for you to have the right photography equipment based on what you shoot.

What does a wide-angle lens do?

A wide-angle lens is designed to provide a wider angle on what's being photographed. This means that the focal length is considerably shorter than normal lenses. By using a wide-angle lens, it's easier to take in more of a crowd of people or a landscape without having to get too far away from the subject.

What are the mount options?

When you are buying a lens for a Pentax camera, you have to look at the mount. Whether you have a film or digital camera, the mount may be the same. The mounts change over the years, so older models may have a different mount than those that are newer.

  • Standard
  • K-mount
What focal lengths are available?

The focal length will determine just how wide of an angle you can achieve with your lens. The smaller the number, the wider the angle. This means that you will be able to get more of a particular view in with an f/2.8 lens versus an f/5.9 lens.

  • 2.8
  • 3.8
  • 4.0
  • 4.5
  • 5.9
What are some of the top features?

You will find that there are a large number of features available within a wide-angle lens. When you're trying to achieve a full frame, it's important to consider what features are available. It's also possible for there to be multiple features in a single lens.

  • Autofocus: The lens will auto-focus so that you don't have to do it manually.
  • Image stabilization: The lens will provide stabilization so that you don't have to use a tripod.
  • Filter package: The lens may come with filters, such as UV and haze, to alter the photos.
Is a wide-angle lens used for digital cameras?

It's possible to mount a wide-angle lens to any Pentax camera as long as it is an SLR. SLR stands for "single-lens reflex" model. You will then want to confirm that the mount is the same for the lens and the camera body. Otherwise, you will need to use an adapter to get the right fit.