Weight
1.04 kg
Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR features f/2.8 main camera.
General info
| Lens type i | Zoom (10 others) |
| Lens mount i | Pentax KPentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR |
| Is weather sealed (splashproof) i | ✔ (469 others) |
| Has A Metal Mount i | ✔ (634 others) |
| Weight i | 1.04 kg (3 others) |
| Includes Lens Hood i | ✔ (649 others) |
| Lens Hood Is Reversible i | ✔ (204 others) |
Optics
| Maximum focal length i | 30 mm (11 others) |
| Minimum focal length i | 15 mm (10 others) |
| Has built in optical image stabilization i | ✖ |
| Maximum angle of view i | 111° |
| Minimum angle of view i | 72° (2 others) |
| Magnification i | 0.42x (3 others) |
| Optical zoom i | 2x (35 others) |
Aperture
| Wide aperture (main camera) i | f/2.8 (212 others) |
| Widest aperture at maximum focal length i | f/2.8 (197 others) |
| Aperture blades i | 9 (384 others) |
| Has Rounded Aperture Blades i | ✔ (668 others) |
| Smallest aperture at maximum focal length i | f/30.0 |
| Smallest aperture at minimum focal length i | f/15.0 |
Focus
| Can Focus To Infinity i | ✔ (702 others) |
| Has Focus Motor i | ✔ (698 others) |
| Has full time manual focus i | ✔ (642 others) |
| Minimum focus distance i | 0.28 m (48 others) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR lightweight?
Yes. At 1.04 kg, the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR is 100% below the category average for weight, ranking #5 out of 815 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the minimum focal length of the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR?
At 15 mm, the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR is 76% below the category average for minimum focal length, ranking #695 out of 817 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the maximum focal length of the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR?
At 30 mm, the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR is 74% below the category average for maximum focal length, ranking #602 out of 817 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the minimum focus distance of the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR?
At 0.28 m, the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR is 54% below the category average for minimum focus distance, ranking #491 out of 811 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the magnification of the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR?
At 0.42x, the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR is 30% above the category average for magnification, ranking #89 out of 768 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the optical zoom of the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR?
At 2x, the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR is 20% below the category average for optical zoom, ranking #301 out of 781 — see ranking camera lens products.
Does the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR have optical image stabilization (OIS)?
No, the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR does not have OIS. This feature is available in 37% of camera lenses.
How does it compare?
How does the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR's weight compare to similar camera lensess?
At 1.04 kg, the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR leads the Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD (700 g) by 100%.
How does the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR's maximum focal length compare to similar camera lensess?
At 30 mm, the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (200 mm) by 85%.
How does the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR's minimum focal length compare to similar camera lensess?
At 15 mm, the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR trails the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD (90 mm) by 83%.
How does the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR's minimum focus distance compare to similar camera lensess?
At 0.28 m, the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR trails the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS (0.96 m) by 71%.
How does the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR's magnification compare to similar camera lensess?
At 0.42x, the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR leads the Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD (0.14x) by 67%.
How does the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR's optical zoom compare to similar camera lensess?
At 2x, the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR leads the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD (1x) by 50%.
How does the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR's aperture blades compare to similar camera lensess?
At 9, the Pentax D HD FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (11) by 18%.