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HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mmF2.8ED SDM WR
- 35mm Full Frame
- APS-C
- Zoom
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 ultra-wide-angle to 30mm wide-angle.* Thanks to its exaggerated perspective typical of an ultra-wide-angle lens and high-resolution imaging power, it captures dynamic, sweeping views of subjects, especially in landscape photography.
* When mounted on a PENTAX APS-C-size digital SLR camera body, this zoom lens covers a focal-length range from 23mm to 46mm.
Black
Hood : Fixing / Soft-Case : S120-160 Included
JAN-Code / 4549212 296468
Sample Images
Aperture F8.0, Shutter speed 1/320sec, Focal length 21.0mm, White balance Auto, ISO sensitivity 100, Finishing touch Landscape
Aperture F5.6, Shutter speed 1/640sec, Focal length 24.0mm, White balance Auto, ISO sensitivity 100, Finishing touch Vibrant
*Publication Size : 2000×1335pixel
Aperture F11, Shutter speed 0.4sec, Focal length 21.0mm, White balance CTE, ISO sensitivity 100, Finishing touch Landscape
*Publication Size : 2000×1335pixel
Aperture F10, Shutter speed 1/100sec, Focal length 18.0mm, White balance Auto, ISO sensitivity 100, Finishing touch Vibrant
*Publication Size : 2000×1335pixel
Interval movie, Aperture F2.8, Shutter speed 15sec, Focal length 15.0mm, White balance Color Temperature Specified, ISO sensitivity 6400, Exposure compensation 0.0, Finishing touch Natural
Interval movie, Aperture F2.8, Shutter speed 30sec, Focal length 15.0mm, White balance Auto, ISO sensitivity 3200, Exposure compensation 0.0, Finishing touch Landscape
Main Features
- Exceptional imaging power
- When mounted on the PENTAX 35mm full-frame digital SLR camera body, this zoom lens provides an ultra-wide-angle focal-length coverage from 15mm to 30mm. Its exaggerated perspective helps the photographer produce spectacular images in landscape photography. Since it provides a 30mm focal length at the telephoto end, it can also be used for such casual applications as snapshots.
- State-of-the-art optical design
- This zoom lens incorporates three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass optical elements and three aspherical optical elements in its 18-element, 13-group optics, to deliver high-resolution images rich in contrast even at the edges of the image field, while effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, distortion and coma.
- Large-aperture zoom lens, with a maximum aperture of F2.8
- Since this zoom lens provides a maximum aperture of F2.8 over its entire zoom range, it is versatile enough to be used for many different subjects and scenes, ranging from sweeping landscapes to nightscapes and starry skies. Despite its ultra-wide-angle perspective, it can capture the subject with an excellent bokeh (defocus) effect on the background. Even in macro photography from its minimum focusing distance of 28 centimeters, it can capture subjects with a well-defined sense of depth.
- Built-in SDM (Supersonic Direct-drive Motor)
- The incorporation of a new-generation SDM (Supersonic Direct-drive Motor) assures that this zoom lens provides quiet, high-speed autofocus operation, letting the photographer react swiftly to all types of subjects.
- Weather-resistant construction
- Special seals applied throughout the lens body provide this zoom lens with dependable weather-resistant construction, effectively preventing the intrusion of water into the lens interior. By pairing it with a weather-resistant PENTAX digital SLR camera body, the photographer has a durable, dependable digital imaging system that performs superbly under demanding shooting conditions — even in the rain or mist, or at locations prone to water splashes or spray.
- HD Coating to improve image description
- The lens is treated with high-grade, multi-layer HD Coating.* Compared with conventional multi-layer coatings, this PENTAX-original coating assures higher light transmittance and less reflection to deliver bright, high-contrast images free of flare and ghost images, even under demanding lighting conditions such as backlight.
* HD stands for High Definition. - Other features
- ・Quick-Shift Focus System for instant switching from autofocus to manual-focus operation, by holding the shutter-release button halfway down and turning the focus ring after the subject is captured in focus by the camera’s AF system.
・Rounded diaphragm with nine blades to produce a smooth, beautiful bokeh (defocus) effect, while minimizing the streaking effect of point light sources.
・SP (Super Protect) Coating applied to the front surface of the lens to effectively repel water and grease. - 【MTF Chart】
- Geometric optics MTF (MTF calculated without referencing the effects of light diffraction phenomenon)
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WIDE
TELE
- Wave optical MTF (MTF calculated referencing the effects of light diffraction phenomenon)
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Spatial Frequencies S:Sagittal M:Meridional 10 lines/mm 
30 lines/mm 
| Type | Normal Zoom |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 15-30mm |
| 23-46mm (when attached to PENTAX APS-C size DSLR cameras) |
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| Maximum aperture | F2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | F22 |
| Angle of View | 111-72°(when attached to PENTAX 35mm full-frame SLR cameras) 86-50°(when attached to PENTAX APS-C size DSLR cameras) |
| Lens construction | 18 elements / 13 groups |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.28m (0.92 ft.) |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 0.20x |
| Filter size | - |
| Diameter x length | approx. 98.5mm x 143.5mm (approx. 3.9in. x 5.6in.) |
| Weight | approx.1040g(approx. 36.7oz.) |
Compatible converters (Click here for details)
A1.4x-S A2x-S HD PENTAX-DA AF REAR CONVERTER 1.4x AW
*When mounted, this converter closes down the lens’s maximum aperture by one stop.
*Please apply the latest updater of Digital Camera Utility to update the version to Digital Camera Utility 5. In case the software version is below Digital Camera Utility 5, this lens might not be displayed correctly.
Related AccessoriesLens-related accessories list
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for HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mmF2.8ED SDM WR
JAN-Code / 4549212 296482 -
JAN-Code / 4961333 141388
