HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8 ED SDM WR vs Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED Detailed Comparison

Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8 ED SDM WR vs Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED

Lens to replace

Change

Wideangle Zoom | Pentax KAF3

Change

Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED

Wideangle Zoom | Pentax KAF2

Reasons to choose HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8 ED SDM WR over Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED

Reasons to choose Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED over HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm F2.8 ED SDM WR

PENTAX15-30mm F2.8 ED WR vs Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	PENTAX15-30mm F2.8 ED WR	Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED
Brand	Pentax	Samsung
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	$1,296.00	$990.77
Lens Type	Wideangle Zoom	Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount	Pentax KAF3	Pentax KAF2
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	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Unknown
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	1040g	430g
Diameter	99mm	84mm
Length	144mm	88mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	Unknown
Filter Thread	Unknown	77mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Unknown
Hood Code	Unknown	SCH-177
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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