Sony YZ0308
Sony
78 Overall Score
vs
Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm
Pentax
42 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Budget
Street
Portrait
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Sony YZ0308 | Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | — | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | — | 30 mm |
| Elements | — | 18 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Coating | multicoated glass optics | Super Protect & HD Multi-Layer Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread | Pentax K |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 1.04 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | SDM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.2x★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony YZ0308
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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)
Pricing
Sony YZ03082.371score per dollar
vs
Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm1.229score per dollar
Sony YZ0308 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony YZ0308
Scores 78 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 19 specs.
