Pentax SMC DA 70mm f/2.4

Pentax SMC  DA 70mm f/2.4
$697
70 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/2.4

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B&H Photo Video

Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 12 users at B&H Photo Video

"This lens is great for portraits, sharp, nice bokeh and with beatifull color rendition.Autofocus on k-r is really fast and accurate and it feel pretty solid."

"A light-weight, tough short tele lens, great for portrait work. Lens is compact and built like a tank."

"the minimun focus distance of 70cm make it hard to work on indoors."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Pentax K-30, Pentax K-5 and Pentax K-5 II.

Pentax K-30
19.2°
horizontal angle of view
106.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Pentax DA 70mm f/2.4 vs other Pentax K lenses

Prime lens Prime lens Help
Typically very sharp
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.4
Length Quite short Help
26 mm

The Pentax DA 70mm f/2.4 vs other Pentax K low light lenses

Auto focus Supports autofocus Help
Easier to use

Cons

The Pentax DA 70mm f/2.4 vs other Pentax K lenses

Magnification Poor macro Help
1:8.3 (0.1x)
Zoom range Below average zoom range Help
1x
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

The Pentax DA 70mm f/2.4 vs other Pentax K low light lenses

Aperture Narrow aperture Help
f/2.4

Specifications

General

Min focal length
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70 mm
Max focal length
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70 mm
Zoom range
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1x
below average below average
Magnification
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1:8.3 (0.1x)
below average below average

Aperture

Wide minimum
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f/2.4
above average above average
Wide maximum
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f/22
Tele minimum
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f/2.4
above average above average
Tele maximum
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f/22

Features

Auto focus
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Yes
Focus motor
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None
below average below average
Image stabilization
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None
Fisheye
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No
Tilt-shift
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No

Form factor

Lens mount
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Pentax K
Length
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26 mm
above average above average
Diameter
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63 mm
Filter size
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49 mm
Weight
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130 g
above average above average

Angle of view

Wide horizontal
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19.1°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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19.1°
Wide vertical
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12.8°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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12.8°
Wide diagonal
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22.9°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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22.9°

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