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.
Focal length 15-30mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Pentax K
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 1040 g
af type SDM
lens type zoom
42 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average build (14th percentile)
- Below average aperture (23rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (26th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
85/100Our AI sentiment read
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 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 15-30mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Pentax K | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1040 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | SDM | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| 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 | 54.6 | 25.9 | 13.5 | 38.9 | 77.6 | 22.6 | 63.3 | 72.1 | 58.5 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 90.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 98.1 | 77.2 | 87.9 | 98.5 |
Usage Scores
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