Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8 ED SDM WR vs Pentax smc Pentax-DA Fish-Eye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED IF

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

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HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8 ED SDM WR

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smc Pentax-DA Fish-Eye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED IF

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Verdict at a glance

Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8 ED SDM WR is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
Pentax smc Pentax-DA Fish-Eye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED IF is lighter by 720g.
Pentax smc Pentax-DA Fish-Eye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED IF goes wider (10mm vs 15mm).
Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8 ED SDM WR reaches further (30mm vs 17mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8 ED SDM WR	smc Pentax-DA Fish-Eye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED IF
Brand	Pentax	Pentax
Mount	Pentax K	Pentax K
Type	Wide Zoom	Fisheye
Focal length	15-30mm	10-17mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/2.8 (faster)	f/3.5
Released	n/a	2006
Weight g	1040	320 (lighter)
Length mm	144.0	71.0
Diameter mm	99.0	69.0
Min focus m	0.28	0.14 (closer focusing)
Blades	n/a	6
Format	n/a	aps-c
Groups	n/a	8
Af motor	n/a	screw-drive
Elements	n/a	10
Max magnification	n/a	0.39

Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8 ED SDM WR

A full-frame ultra-wide zoom for Pentax with a constant f/2.8 aperture, SDM focusing and weather resistance. It weighs about 1,040 g.

Pros

Constant f/2.8
SDM autofocus
Weather resistant
Close focus 0.28 m

Cons

Bulbous front element
No front filter thread
Heavy at about 1,040 g

Pentax smc Pentax-DA Fish-Eye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED IF

This 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 fisheye lens from Pentax fits Pentax K mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.

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