Latest Review Posted | HD Pentax-D FA 15-30mm F2.8 ED SDM WR Not a fan of having to get a 150mm filter holder or upgrade my 100mm kit to make better use of the landscape qualities of this monstrosity.
that being said, it's a very capable UWA zoom. great for shooting in confined spaces.
feels robust and not too heavy (for me at least). great to have the fast aperture.
QS focusing is key, as many times for fast moving (read: pets/children) subjects the wide end will cover a lot of your FoV.
massive distortion (somewhat ameliorated in LR through lens corrections) in the corners. you have to expect and try to minimize any deleterious effects on your image.
video suffers from this distortion if you're trying to "shoot from the hip" and follow a scene as it develops.
You're going to pay for this lens. It's worth it if you demand the full sharpness your 36+mp sensor can produce and need the versatility of a zoom.
Character is not dissimilar to the 24-70 IMO. Not sterile, but not distinct.
Overall, if you can afford it, it's worth a chance. |