| Latest Review Posted | HD Pentax-D FA 15-30mm F2.8 ED SDM WR
After owning K-5 IIs, and shooting DA 15, DA 21, DA 12-24, Rok 8mm and a number of legacy primes I have found that in comparison the D-FA 15-30 on Full Frame Sensor yields excellent image quality. I have put it to use for occassional Astro Landscapes, and event photography. Although I regularly carry it in my bag, it does not get as much use as say the Ltd primes did simply because of its enormous size. The use of filters makes it even LARGER. Fotodiox Wonder Pana demonstrated here with 145mm pinch cap and free arc filter frame.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4332/37269965745_d2c0169262_c.jpgWonderpana 145mm cover and Freearc frame. by Matt, on Flickr
Depth of Field in close focus situations can be very narrow considering such a wide field of view... at MFD:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4493/37698989821_9a7047f8c3_c.jpgWhen I turned away.. by Matt, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4276/34113327073_aa538a418a_c.jpgColumbine in the woods by Matt, on Flickr
I particularly have appreciated the benefit of the f2.8 aperture, making full use of it during some night sky photos. The following image did not use Astrotracer function
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4424/36055933644_889c0e01b5_c.jpgMilkyway Cascade into a derelict church. by Matt, on Flickr
The lens delivers the dramatic, as you'd expect from any Ultra Wide
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4322/36186090821_5c4f9db0a2_c.jpgThunder head over HMCS Haida by Matt, on Flickr
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