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The HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8 ED SDM WR, when mounted on the PENTAX K-1 camera body, covers a focal-length range from 15mm ultra-wide-angle to 30mm wide-angle. With its exaggerated ultra-wide perspective and high-resolution imaging power, it captures dynamic, sweeping views of subjects, making it an ideal choice for landscape photography. Treated with PENTAX-developed HD Coating, the lens produces well-defined, fine-detailed images with ample light levels even at the edges of the image field, while effectively reducing distortion and chromatic aberration.

The HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8 ED SDM WR, when mounted on the PENTAX K-1 camera body, covers a focal-length range from 15mm ultra-wide-angle to 30mm wide-angle. With its exaggerated ultra-wide perspective and high-resolution imaging power, it captures dynamic, sweeping views of subjects, making it an ideal choice for landscape photography. Treated with PENTAX-developed HD Coating, the lens produces well-defined, fine-detailed images with ample light levels even at the edges of the image field, while effectively reducing distortion and chromatic aberration.

Exceptional imaging power

When mounted on the PENTAX K-1 full-frame digital SLR camera body, the lens provides an ultra-wide-angle focal-length coverage from 15mm to 30mm. Its exaggerated perspective helps the photographer produce spectacular landscape photographs. With a 30mm focal length at the telephoto end, the lens is also well-suited to portrait and street photography.

State-of-the-art optical design

The 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 distortion and chromatic aberration..

Large-aperture zoom lens, with a maximum aperture of F2.8

With a maximum aperture of F2.8 over its entire zoom range, this lens 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 captures subjects with beautiful soft bokeh (defocus soft blurring effect on the background). With a minimum focusing distance of just 28cm, this lens 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 (High Definition) 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.

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 produces 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.

LENS MOUNT	PENTAX KAF3
FOCAL LENGTH (35mm FF)	15-30mm
FOCAL LENGTH (APS-C)	23-46mm
APERTURE	F2.8
MIN APERTURE	F22
LENS CONSTRUCTION	18 Elements in 13 Groups
ANGLE OF VIEW (35mm FF)	111° - 72°
ANGLE OF VIEW (APS-C)	86° - 50°
MIN FOCUSING DISTANCE	0.28m (0.92 ft.)
MAX MAGNIFICATION	0.20x
FILTER DIAMETER	N/A
DIAPHRAGM CONTROL	Fully Automatic
NUMBER OF APERTURE BLADES	9
APERTURE BLADES	Rounded Aperture: W 15mm: F2.8 - 4 T 30mm: F2.8-5.6
LENS APERTURE RING	N/A
LENS HOOD	Built-in (fixed)
LENS CAP	O-LW98A (included)
LENS CASE	S120-160 (included)
MAX DIAMETER X MIN LENGTH	3.88" x 5.65"
WEIGHT	1040g (36.7oz)
NOTES	HD Coating, SP (Super Protect) Coating, Quick Shift Focus, SDM (Supersonic Direct-Drive Motor), WR (Weather Resistant)

Pentax HD D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR Lens

$2,249.00 ETA: 04/12/2025

Code: 21280

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At a glance

Ultra-wide angle zoom
HD coating
SP coating
Weather-resistant construction
SDM Motor
Quick Shift focus system
Suitable for landscape, nightscape, indoor and architecture

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Pentax HD D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR Lens

$2,249.00 ETA: 04/12/2025

Find a Dealer |

Ultra-wide angle zoom
HD coating
SP coating
Weather-resistant construction
SDM Motor
Quick Shift focus system
Suitable for landscape, nightscape, indoor and architecture

The HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8 ED SDM WR, when mounted on the PENTAX K-1 camera body, covers a focal-length range from 15mm ultra-wide-angle to 30mm wide-angle. With its exaggerated ultra-wide perspective and high-resolution imaging power, it captures dynamic, sweeping views of subjects, making it an ideal choice for landscape photography. Treated with PENTAX-developed HD Coating, the lens produces well-defined, fine-detailed images with ample light levels even at the edges of the image field, while effectively reducing distortion and chromatic aberration.

LENS MOUNT	PENTAX KAF3
FOCAL LENGTH (35mm FF)	15-30mm
FOCAL LENGTH (APS-C)	23-46mm
APERTURE	F2.8
MIN APERTURE	F22
LENS CONSTRUCTION	18 Elements in 13 Groups
ANGLE OF VIEW (35mm FF)	111° - 72°
ANGLE OF VIEW (APS-C)	86° - 50°
MIN FOCUSING DISTANCE	0.28m (0.92 ft.)
MAX MAGNIFICATION	0.20x
FILTER DIAMETER	N/A
DIAPHRAGM CONTROL	Fully Automatic
NUMBER OF APERTURE BLADES	9
APERTURE BLADES	Rounded Aperture: W 15mm: F2.8 - 4 T 30mm: F2.8-5.6
LENS APERTURE RING	N/A
LENS HOOD	Built-in (fixed)
LENS CAP	O-LW98A (included)
LENS CASE	S120-160 (included)
MAX DIAMETER X MIN LENGTH	3.88" x 5.65"
WEIGHT	1040g (36.7oz)
NOTES	HD Coating, SP (Super Protect) Coating, Quick Shift Focus, SDM (Supersonic Direct-Drive Motor), WR (Weather Resistant)

Code: 21280

Related Categories Related Lenses by Sensor Size Related Lenses by Type

Code: 21280

At a glance

Ultra-wide angle zoom
HD coating
SP coating
Weather-resistant construction
SDM Motor
Quick Shift focus system
Suitable for landscape, nightscape, indoor and architecture

Related Categories Related Lenses by Sensor Size Related Lenses by Type

RICOH IMAGING manufacture professional imaging equipment and hold long standing brand heritage. With an extensive product range of digital SLRs and a large range of interchangeable lens systems such a medium format, full frame and APS-C sensor sizes. Further our range of compact cameras, binoculars and spotting scopes are suitable for a variety of indoor and outdoor activities via the Pentax series. Ricoh also pioneers a range of 360° imaging devices that encapsulate fully spherical scenes through the Theta series

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