Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm
Pentax
42 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
Nikon
83 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm | Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 30 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 18 | 13 |
| Groups | 13 | 9 |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Protect & HD Multi-Layer Coatings | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.04 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SDM | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 1:3.5★ |
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)
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.