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Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8 ED SDM WR vs Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL IF
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PENTAX15-30mm F2.8 ED WR

Wideangle Zoom | Pentax KAF3

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

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Pentax 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL

Wideangle Zoom | Pentax KAF

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

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Reasons to choose HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8 ED SDM WR over Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL IF
Focal Length - Tele 30mm vs 24mm 6mm more tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 2.8 vs 4 faster lens at wide
Diaphragm Blades 9 vs 8 better Bokeh
Max Magnification 0.2x vs 0.12x better close-up
Reasons to choose Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL IF over HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8 ED SDM WR
Price $932 vs $1,297 Cheaper by $365
Focal Length - Wide 12mm vs 15mm 3mm wider coverage
Weight 430 g vs 1040 g 610 g lighter
Diameter 88 mm vs 99 mm 11 mm smaller in diameter
Length 84 mm vs 144 mm 60 mm shorter
PENTAX15-30mm F2.8 ED WR vs Pentax 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General PENTAX15-30mm F2.8 ED WR Pentax 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL
Brand Pentax Pentax
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
Price $1,296.95 $931.61
Lens Type Wideangle Zoom Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount Pentax KAF3 Pentax KAF
Max Format 35mm FF APS-C / DX
Focal Range 15-30mm 12-24mm
Image Stabilization No No
Colour Black Black
Zoom Method No Zoom Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No -
Zoom Lock - -
Zoom Ratio 2.0X 2.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F2.8 F4.0
Min Aperture F22.0 F22.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 9 8
Optics
Optical Elements 18 13
Optical Groups 13 11
Special Elements Three ED and aspherical elements + HD and SP coatings unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.28m 0.3m
Max Magnification 0.2X 0.12X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual Yes Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale Yes Unknown
DoF Scale Unknown Unknown
Distance Scale Yes Unknown
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 1040g 430g
Diameter 99mm 88mm
Length 144mm 84mm
Materials Unknown Unknown
Weather Sealing Yes Unknown
Filter Thread Unknown 77mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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