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Pentax D FA F2.8ED SDM WR 15-30mm f/2.8 Ultra-Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Pentax K
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Brand | Pentax |
Focal Length Description | 15-30 millimeters |
Lens Type | Wide Angle |
Compatible Mountings | Pentax KAF |
Camera Lens Description | 30 month |
About this item
- SDM (Supersonic Direct Drive Motor) :Shoot discreetly with in lens, auto focus motor operation for quick, smooth and quiet performance
- HD (High Definition): Treated with state of the art HD technology; a high grade, multi-layer coating, allowing the user to capture crisp, high-contrast images free of flare and ghosting, even under demanding lighting conditions
- ED (Extra Low Dispersion) glass lens elements deliver clear, high resolution imagery with outstanding edge to edge sharpness throughout the entire zoom range
- WR (Weather Resistant) : Designed with eight specially designed seals to prevent intrusion of water; The lens also features Quick Shift
- With a minimum focusing distance of just 28cm, this lens can capture subjects with a well defined sense of depth
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From the manufacturer
Widen your perspective.
An ultrawide angle zoom lens providing sharp high resolution images.
Exceptional imaging power
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Ultra-wide angleThe PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm is an ultra-wide angle lens allowing you to capture entire scenes with sweeping views in all their beauty. Capture areas in your photographs that other lenses simply wont. |
Unique perspectivesWith an angle of view between 111-72° when attached to PENTAX 35mm full-frame SLR cameras and 86-50° when attached to PENTAX APS-C DSLR cameras. |
Stunning LandscapesIts exaggerated perspective helps the photographer produce spectacular images in landscape photography. The quality of images produced simply makes this a must have lens in the current lineup. |
Exceptional architectureWhether shooting interiors of buildings of the architechecure from the outside, the PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm is ideal to ensure that every detail is captured. |
Built for quality.
PENTAX lenses undergo a strict quality control process from the design all the way to the manufacturing stage. We pride ourselves in maintaining the highest standard of quality in our products.
Advanced features
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In-body SR mechanismBecause shake reduction is applied in the camera body, this means that any lens compatible with the K-Series cameras will benefit from image stabilization. |
Weather-ResistantThis lens features a dependable weather-resistant construction with special seals to effectively prevent the intrusion of water into the lens interior. |
HD CoatingProduce high-contrast images with edge-to-edge sharpness and free of flare and ghost images. |
Super Protect CoatingPENTAX-original SP coating uses fluorine treatment on the front surface of the lens. This prevents adhesion of dust, water drops, grease and other substances. |
The PENTAX K-Mount has been used in PENTAX SLR's since 1975. This means that you can use any K-Mount lens with our current range of DSLR's. The functionality will vary as technology has moved on since then but provides the perfect opportunity to try out your old lenses.
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Picture quality | 4.7 | — | — | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Quality of material | 4.7 | — | — | 4.2 | 4.9 |
Auto focus | 4.6 | — | — | 4.3 | 4.5 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
lens type | Wide Angle | Telephoto | Wide Angle | Standard | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Pentax KAF | — | Micro Four Thirds, Samsung NX | Pentax KAF | Pentax KAF3 |
lens design | Zoom | Prime | Prime | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Auto Focus | — | Manual Focus | Ultrasonic | Auto Focus |
fixed focal length | 30 millimeters | 77 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 135 millimeters |
real angle of view | 180 degrees | — | 84 degrees | 31.5 arc minute | 76 degrees |
model name | 21280 | hd | — | — | 21977 |
max aperture | 2.8 millimeters | 1.8 millimeters | 1.4 f stop | 1.8 millimeters | 5.6 f stop |
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Product Dimensions | 10.9 x 6.81 x 4.96 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.75 pounds |
ASIN | B01BWE914S |
Item model number | D FA 15-30mm F2.8ED SDM WR |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #722 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 17, 2016 |
Manufacturer | Pentax |
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Product Description
A large-aperture ultra-wide-angle zoom lens providing sharp high-resolution images and a large F2 8 maximum aperture When mounted on the PENTAX 35mm full-frame digital SLR camera body this zoom lens covers a focal-length range from 15mm ultrawide angle to 30mm wide-angle * Thanks to its exaggerated perspective typical of an ultrawide angle lens and high-resolution imaging power it captures dynamic sweeping views of subjects especially in landscape photography
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Customers like the quality, contrast, sharpness and autofocus of the lens. For example, they mention it's a superb, high quality lens, excellent portrait lens and the best all-around and walk-around zoom choice for K-1. They appreciate the value, performance, and noise. Opinions are mixed on the weight.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention it is a superb, high quality lens, and an excellent portrait lens. The case it comes with is better quality than the usual Pentax cases. Overall, customers find it to be an excellent choice for serious amateur photographers and a great walk-around lens.
"...Excellent options! I'm using a monopod now, another first. After 20 minutes hand-held it becomes difficult to manage otherwise...." Read more
"...Impressive! It is definitely way better quality in every way than plastic kit lenses on competing brands...." Read more
"...; the tripod foot release is well designed. The case it comes with is better quality than the usual Pentax cases.Cons:..." Read more
"...-light situations like a charm with amazing clarity and quality through the whole frame...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the contrast of the lens. They mention that it has stunning image quality, clear images, and great sharpness. The lens is small and light, and works well with their Nisi. Customers also say that the color rendition is great, and the lens looks professional.
"...When I print an image on my wide printer at 13x19 inches, the image is breathtaking. I've wondered over the year how the Nat. Geo...." Read more
"...I loved the SMC coatings and this is even better.In terms of resolution, it is very sharp, and at all focal lengths and matches or..." Read more
"My favourite lens at the moment.Pros: Stunning image quality. 77mm filter thread means moving up from Pentax DA* APS-..." Read more
"...and the pictures are absolutely incredible...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention it's razor sharp, even wide open, and tack sharp every single shot. The lens is ultra sharp across the zoom range, great in low light, and quiet focusing. The results are noticeably sharper.
"...ADDED: The sample images on Amazon do not tell the story. The sharpness, resolution, contrast are all next level pro class...." Read more
"...In terms of resolution, it is very sharp, and at all focal lengths and matches or exceeds the 36 megapixel sensor on the K-1...." Read more
"...DA* APS-C glass isn't as painful as it could be Incredibly sharp from wide open...." Read more
"This lens is sharp. That's its main selling point. The image quality is good-to-great depending on the shooting conditions...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the auto focus of the lens. They mention that it is very good, fast, and quiet. The focus limiter keeps AF snappy, and the lens acquires precise focus before the pressure signal fires from the camera. The focusing ring is smooth and silent. The range limiter is a nice feature, but it almost seems redundant with this lens' focus. The lens is sharp at both ends and the focus throw is beautifully balanced.
"...The auto focus is fast and silent, too...." Read more
"...in older non ring drive lenses with competitors, and fast and decisive in focus on a K-1...." Read more
"...at f5.6, which is great for telephoto landscapes. Focus limiter keeps AF snappy...." Read more
"...Auto-focus is the best i've ever seen.The constant f/2.8 is amazing...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the lens. They say it's a good budget lens for outdoor use. They also say the IQ, dof control, and bokeh are worth the weight and cost. Customers also say that the images are well worth the extra dollars.
"...Worth every flippin' penny...." Read more
"Worth every penny!..." Read more
"...it is also very competitive vs other brands and the images are well worth the extra dollars...." Read more
"...It is worth the investment!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the lens. They mention that it performs very nicely on their K-1 and K-3 bodies, with awesome results. They also like the picture quality and slick operation. The lens works flawlessly on their cameras and is compatible with Nisi filter systems. It is great for wide-angle work on landscapes and buildings.
"...I have used it both on my K1 and K3 bodies and the results are very consistent...." Read more
"...Works beautifully with my Pentax K1-mii and Lumix G-9, too. I have yet to try it with Astrotracer but may update when I do." Read more
"...The lens works flawlessly on my K-3, and with the APS-C CMOS sensor, it gives me a 35 mm equivalent of a 675 mm lens...." Read more
"...It is sharp "enough" from open to f16. The IQ is very good, the lens focuses fast, accurately and silently...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the noise of the camera lens. They mention that the AF motor is silent and has no trouble locking onto the subject. The motor makes much less sound than most lens based image stabilizers.
"...The DC motor is almost silent, much more than similar arrangements in older non ring drive lenses with competitors, and fast and decisive in focus..." Read more
"...Minimum focusing distance is 1.2m. DC autofocus is quiet and usually accurate. Abberations are unusually well controlled...." Read more
"...Needless to say it isn't. It barely makes a sound focusing and does it in a snap from the closest to furthest focal points...." Read more
"...Yes, it's that fast. And it's silent...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the camera lens. Some mention that it's small and lightweight, while others say that it is quite heavy.
"...This lens is really nice only thing is it is heavy with glass, but I don’t mind that all of these years from the 60s to now it’s about time...." Read more
"...Turn the page! Contrast! Sharpness! Vivid, OMG images! Heavy!..." Read more
"...This lens is also heavy and you will notice it, but overall that’s not a big deal. 10/10 would buy again." Read more
"...Got this for upcoming trip to Costa Rica. It’s big - really big - and heavy...." Read more
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The auto focus is fast and silent, too. It's still hard to get good images of hummingbirds, don't get me wrong; their colors are reflective and totally dependent on perfect lighting and they move like little feathered bullets. With my killer lens I can get a little distance and keep 'em large on the frame, and when I do my job the images are wonderful!
It's BIG and HEAVY! Read the specs. Comes with a lens carrying case; never thought I'd use one, but my regular camera case will carry all my kit, or the body and this lens. You will not be inconspicuous when you get this rig out; it's an OMG setup and will turn heads. There are cool and useful settings on the lens, more reading to be done. I'm learning, and it's the first time in decades where I got a lens and had to read the manual to understand how to work it! Excellent options! I'm using a monopod now, another first. After 20 minutes hand-held it becomes difficult to manage otherwise. I am supremely happy with this lens and my K-1.
ADDED: The sample images on Amazon do not tell the story. The sharpness, resolution, contrast are all next level pro class. When I print an image on my wide printer at 13x19 inches, the image is breathtaking. I've wondered over the year how the Nat. Geo. guys get those crazy razor-sharp images... now I know. Also, the K1 image stabilization works perfectly with this beast, allowing a photographer to break the rules (shutter speed WAY too low for the focal length/light conditions) and still get images of very good to incredible sharpness.
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2018
The auto focus is fast and silent, too. It's still hard to get good images of hummingbirds, don't get me wrong; their colors are reflective and totally dependent on perfect lighting and they move like little feathered bullets. With my killer lens I can get a little distance and keep 'em large on the frame, and when I do my job the images are wonderful!
It's BIG and HEAVY! Read the specs. Comes with a lens carrying case; never thought I'd use one, but my regular camera case will carry all my kit, or the body and this lens. You will not be inconspicuous when you get this rig out; it's an OMG setup and will turn heads. There are cool and useful settings on the lens, more reading to be done. I'm learning, and it's the first time in decades where I got a lens and had to read the manual to understand how to work it! Excellent options! I'm using a monopod now, another first. After 20 minutes hand-held it becomes difficult to manage otherwise. I am supremely happy with this lens and my K-1.
ADDED: The sample images on Amazon do not tell the story. The sharpness, resolution, contrast are all next level pro class. When I print an image on my wide printer at 13x19 inches, the image is breathtaking. I've wondered over the year how the Nat. Geo. guys get those crazy razor-sharp images... now I know. Also, the K1 image stabilization works perfectly with this beast, allowing a photographer to break the rules (shutter speed WAY too low for the focal length/light conditions) and still get images of very good to incredible sharpness.
In terms of resolution, it is very sharp, and at all focal lengths and matches or exceeds the 36 megapixel sensor on the K-1. Very well built, no wobbles or excessive slack or looseness in the rings etc. Impressive! It is definitely way better quality in every way than plastic kit lenses on competing brands. I would say it is the 99% equivalent of a Canon standard L zoom, but just a little smaller, since it is a variable aperture lens. F3.5 to 5.6 compared to a constant F4, but then it is 10-20% lighter, which has its advantages too.
The DC motor is almost silent, much more than similar arrangements in older non ring drive lenses with competitors, and fast and decisive in focus on a K-1. The motor makes much less sound than most lens based image stabilizers, to give you an idea of how quiet.
All in all, this lens plus the K-1 is a really sweet deal for the price for what it delivers.
Pros:
Stunning image quality.
77mm filter thread means moving up from Pentax DA* APS-C glass isn't as painful as it could be
Incredibly sharp from wide open. So sharp that I have to lower the clarity in Photoshop/Lightroom for portraits. Sharpest at f5.6, which is great for telephoto landscapes.
Focus limiter keeps AF snappy. Minimum focusing distance is 1.2m. DC autofocus is quiet and usually accurate.
Abberations are unusually well controlled. Lens corrections are often completely unnecessary on both the wide and long end.
Bokeh isn't overly busy, but not particularly special.
The construction of the lens is very solid; the tripod foot release is well designed.
The case it comes with is better quality than the usual Pentax cases.
Cons:
I don't see these coming on to the used market very often, so the price is likely to remain high.
This can do a number on your shoulder.
Fitted on the K-1, this won't fit attached to the camera across the length of my ClikElite Probody Sport + CS Sleeve backpack.
The lens leaves me with a dilemma: I want a version of this lens in 24-70, but I'm not sure whether the Tamron designed D FA 24-70 will meet the high expectations this lens has set.
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2016
Pros:
Stunning image quality.
77mm filter thread means moving up from Pentax DA* APS-C glass isn't as painful as it could be
Incredibly sharp from wide open. So sharp that I have to lower the clarity in Photoshop/Lightroom for portraits. Sharpest at f5.6, which is great for telephoto landscapes.
Focus limiter keeps AF snappy. Minimum focusing distance is 1.2m. DC autofocus is quiet and usually accurate.
Abberations are unusually well controlled. Lens corrections are often completely unnecessary on both the wide and long end.
Bokeh isn't overly busy, but not particularly special.
The construction of the lens is very solid; the tripod foot release is well designed.
The case it comes with is better quality than the usual Pentax cases.
Cons:
I don't see these coming on to the used market very often, so the price is likely to remain high.
This can do a number on your shoulder.
Fitted on the K-1, this won't fit attached to the camera across the length of my ClikElite Probody Sport + CS Sleeve backpack.
The lens leaves me with a dilemma: I want a version of this lens in 24-70, but I'm not sure whether the Tamron designed D FA 24-70 will meet the high expectations this lens has set.