Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm
The constant f/2.8 aperture across the 15-30mm zoom range pairs with ED glass and HD coatings to deliver corner-to-corner sharpness and contrast. Weather-resistant sealing and fast, near-silent SDM autofocus make it dependable for outdoor stills and video in rain or dust. Best for Pentax K-mount landscape and astrophotography shooters who need a durable, bright ultra-wide zoom with consistent low-light performance.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average build (14th percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 18 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 15 |
| Focal Length Max | 30 |
| Elements | 18 |
| Groups | 13 |
| Coating | Super Protect & HD Multi-Layer Coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Pentax K |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.0 kg / 2.3 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | SDM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 280 |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 | Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM | Altura Photo UM2267 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 15-30mm | 16-50mm | 16-50mm | - | 10-18mm | - |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/0 | f/4.5 | - |
| Mount | Pentax K | Nikon Z | Sony E | GoPro HERO Black Mount | Canon EF-S | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 49mm front filter thread |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 1040 | 135 | 107 | 100 | 240 | 298 |
| AF Type | SDM | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | - | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm | 53.9 | 22.9 | 13.8 | 42 | 79.8 | 20.2 | 63.7 | 72.2 | 64.4 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.8 | 75.4 | 92.7 | 45.2 | 74.1 | 77.3 | 0 | 83.3 | 81.1 | 95.3 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.4 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.3 | 63.7 | 83.3 | 81.1 | 93.3 |
| GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 Compare | 53.9 | 100 | 98.6 | 14.2 | 44.6 | 100 | 91.2 | 33.6 | 83.1 | 82.4 |
| Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Compare | 86.8 | 55 | 81.4 | 81.3 | 76.4 | 55.6 | 16 | 69.1 | 85.5 | 93.3 |
| Altura Photo UM2267 Compare | 86.8 | 64.5 | 75.4 | 96.4 | 44.6 | 66 | 0 | 33.6 | 72.6 | 82.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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