HD Pentax D FA 1:2.8 15-30mm ED SDM WR lens club!

**Rondec** · 07-19-2020, 02:20 PM - **5 Likes**

Sunrise Kiawah Beach (DFA 15-30mm/pixel shift)

northcoastgreg · 07-31-2020, 02:33 PM

Helen Lake and Mount Lassen:

**mattt** · 09-29-2020, 04:55 AM - **1 Like**

High overhead, perched atop the neck extension from my tripod, and triggered by Image sync, 15-30 comes in handy for socially distanced team photo.

**Rondec** · 10-17-2020, 10:55 AM - **3 Likes**

Country Road at Sunset (DFA 15-30)

**Rondec** · 10-18-2020, 06:12 AM - **2 Likes**

Sunset (DFA 15-30)

**mattb123** · 10-18-2020, 09:47 PM - **6 Likes**

Gunnison River sunset

jab2980 · 10-20-2020, 04:48 PM - **9 Likes**

I've had the 15-30 for several months and finally got the opportunity to shoot with it:

**mattt** · 10-22-2020, 09:40 AM - **1 Like**

for 100% transparency, I added the mist in post... but that morning should have been misty

**mattb123** · 10-22-2020, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by mattt

for 100% transparency, I added the mist in post... but that morning should have been misty

Nice scene but the rays/mist are a bit much IMO.

**brightseal** · 10-22-2020, 11:21 PM

What is the effective field of view of this lens on a K3II?

Sandy Hancock · 10-22-2020, 11:59 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by brightseal

What is the effective field of view of this lens on a K3II?

According to our Lens Review Database, 86º diagonal at the wide end, 50º at the long end.
But if you're shooting with a crop sensor I can see no logical reason to get this lens.

**JensE** · 10-23-2020, 02:08 AM - **4 Likes**

Overcast just a few minutes earlier, the thunder of geyser eruptions in the pitch black night was quite frightening. So I was very happy when the clouds cleared.

**brightseal** · 10-23-2020, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I can see no logical reason to get this lens

Too late

Sandy Hancock · 10-23-2020, 02:06 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by brightseal

Too late

In that case, the field of view numbers are purely academic. Just bung it on your camera and take pictures!

Paul the Sunman · 11-01-2020, 05:17 AM - **2 Likes**

@21mm, f/10, 1/250, ISO 200, EV-1

10-22-2020, 11:21 PM	#565
brightseal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 629	FOV What is the effective field of view of this lens on a K3II?

11-01-2020, 05:17 AM - 2 Likes	#570
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	First Sunday out of lockdown @21mm, f/10, 1/250, ISO 200, EV-1

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jab2980 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 578	I've had the 15-30 for several months and finally got the opportunity to shoot with it:

10-22-2020, 09:40 AM - 1 Like	#563
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	for 100% transparency, I added the mist in post... but that morning should have been misty

10-22-2020, 10:03 AM	#564
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by mattt for 100% transparency, I added the mist in post... but that morning should have been misty Nice scene but the rays/mist are a bit much IMO.

10-22-2020, 11:59 PM - 2 Likes	#566
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by brightseal What is the effective field of view of this lens on a K3II? According to our Lens Review Database, 86º diagonal at the wide end, 50º at the long end. But if you're shooting with a crop sensor I can see no logical reason to get this lens.

10-23-2020, 10:23 AM	#568
brightseal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 629	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I can see no logical reason to get this lens Too late

10-23-2020, 02:06 PM - 2 Likes	#569
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by brightseal Too late In that case, the field of view numbers are purely academic. Just bung it on your camera and take pictures!