Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm
Pentax
42 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon
82 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Street
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Professional
Specifications
| Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm | Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 30 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 18 | 14 |
| Groups | 13 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | Super Protect & HD Multi-Layer Coatings | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.04 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SDM | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 220 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 1:6.67★ |
Pros & Cons
Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm0.853score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM0.204score per dollar
Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm offers 4.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Scores 82 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
