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

FOCAL 15-30mmAPERTURE f/2.8WEIGHT 1040gFILTER —

LandscapeAstrophotographyWeather sealed

New ≈£1,399

Used at MPB*None listed

Overview

The Pentax HD D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR is a full frame 15-30mm f/2.8 zoom lens for the Pentax K mount. It weighs about 1040g and has no front filter thread, and it's weather sealed.

It's a strong choice for landscape, astrophotography. A wide zoom (about 16–35mm equivalent) with a front filter thread for ND and polariser filters.

In our database it fits 7 camera bodies natively. Approximate new price is £1,399; MPB had none in stock when checked.

Specifications

Brand	Pentax
Mounts	Pentax K (First-party)
Coverage	Full frame
Focal length	15-30mm
Equivalent on Full frame	15-30mm
Equivalent on APS-C (×1.5)	23-45mm
Maximum aperture	f/2.8
Focus	Autofocus
Stabilisation	No
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	≈1040 g
Filter thread	None
Approx. new price	£1,399
Used at MPB (Pentax K)	None listed

Compatible camera bodies

7 native

Pentax K-1 Mark II2018 · Full frameNativeFirst-party · used from £1,049 Pentax K-3 Mark III2021 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · new ≈—Pentax K-12016 · Full frameNativeFirst-party · used from £784 Pentax KP2017 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · used from £464 Pentax K-702016 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · new ≈—Pentax KF2022 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · new ≈£849 Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome2023 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · new ≈—

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Where to buy

*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Pentax HD D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.

MPB ↗UsedOnline used specialist with condition grading and a 12-month warranty. Prices on this site are MPB snapshots.Wex Photo Video ↗New & usedOne of the largest UK photo retailers: official UK stock, a big used department and trade-ins.Park Cameras ↗New & usedSpecialist with stores in West Sussex and London; official UK stock.London Camera Exchange ↗New & usedHigh-street chain across UK towns: inspect used gear in person.Clifton Cameras ↗NewAuthorised UK dealer for Canon, Sony, Nikon and more, with UK warranties.Cotswold Cameras ↗New · grey importCheaper parallel imports. No UK manufacturer warranty; store-backed guarantee instead.

See example photos

Real-world shots taken with the Pentax HD D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR lens. Results are searches on each site, so check the camera or lens listed in each photo's details.

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Frequently asked questions

Which cameras is the Pentax HD D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR compatible with?

It's available for Pentax K. Native bodies here include Pentax K-1 Mark II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, Pentax K-1, Pentax KP, Pentax K-70, Pentax KF.

Is the Pentax HD D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR weather sealed?

Yes, it has dust and moisture resistance.

Does the Pentax HD D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR have image stabilisation?

No. Use a camera with in-body stabilisation (IBIS) for steady hand-held shots.

What is the Pentax HD D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR best for?

Landscape, Astrophotography. A wide zoom (about 16–35mm equivalent) with a front filter thread for ND and polariser filters.