Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm
Pentax
42 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 30 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 18 | 20 |
| Groups | 13 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | Super Protect & HD Multi-Layer Coatings | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.04 kg | 0.61 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SDM | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 1:2★ |
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)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.