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

A full-frame ultra-wide zoom for the K-1 series with a bulbous front element (no screw-in filters), ultrasonic SDM focusing and weather sealing. At 1.04kg it is heavy, but sharp for landscapes and interiors.

Starting from
£1629 new
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Core
Released
2016
Focal Length
15–30mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Pentax K-mount
Filter Size
None (no front filter thread)
Dimensions
98.5mm diameter × 143.5mm length
Weight
1040g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
SDM ultrasonic motor
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.2x
Min. Focus Distance
0.28m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.3
Street
6.1
Travel
5.2
Wedding & Events
7.0
Vlogging & Video
5.6
Filmmaking
4.8
Documentary
5.7
Landscape
7.1
Casual
4.7
Food
4.8
Architecture
6.7
Astrophotography
7.0
Underwater
7.4
✅ Great For
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Underwater 7.4 Strong on focal length, autofocus and optical quality.
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Landscape 7.1 Strong on focal length, optical quality and weather sealing.
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Wedding & Events 7.0 Strong on autofocus, optical quality and weather sealing.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Casual 4.7 Held back by focal length and portability.
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Food 4.8 Held back by close focusing and focal length.
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Filmmaking 4.8 Held back by video handling and optical stabilisation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — HD D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR