GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
Pentax DA 22177 50mm
What Buyers Say
GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
The Ultra Wide Lens Mod for GoPro HERO13 Black receives glowing reviews for its impressive 177-degree field of view and sharp image quality with minimal distortion. Users highlight its ease of installation, sturdy build, and how it expands creative possibilities for action shots and landscapes. While the Q&A section remains unanswered, the five-star ratings consistently praise its cinematic upgrade potential.
Pros
- Wide 177-degree field of view
- Sharp image quality with little distortion
- Easy to attach and sturdy build
- Expands creative filming possibilities
- Works well for action and landscape shots
Cons
- Q&A questions remain unanswered
- Compatibility with older GoPro models uncertain
Pentax DA 22177 50mm
This Pentax 50mm f/1.8 lens is overwhelmingly praised for its sharpness, excellent value, and low-light performance, making it a favorite among portrait and street photographers. Users highlight its lightweight design and beautiful bokeh, though some note the plastic build and loud autofocus as minor drawbacks. A few reviewers were confused about full-frame compatibility, but most agree it's a must-have for APS-C Pentax cameras.
Pros
- razor sharp images
- excellent value for money
- great low light performance
- beautiful bokeh
- lightweight and compact
Cons
- plastic build quality
- loud autofocus
- not full frame compatible
- no lens hood included
- not weather sealed
Scores
Specifications
| GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm | Pentax DA 22177 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 1 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 1 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | — | 6 |
| Groups | — | 5 |
| Coating | hydrophobic lens coating | SP Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/0 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/0 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | GoPro HERO Black Mount | Pentax K |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.10 kg★ | 0.12 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 451 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:6.67★ |
Pros & Cons
GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
- Strong bokeh (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pentax DA 22177 50mm
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average optical (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 19 specs.