Pentax SMC HD D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW
Pentax SMC HD D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW
$1,597
70-200 mm
autofocus 2.9x zoom lens
f/2.8
fixed aperture
  • Generic motor Built-in focus motor

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Pentax K-1.

Pentax K-1
28.8 - 10.3°
horizontal angle of view
70-200mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Pentax K-70 and Pentax KP.

Pentax K-70
19.1 - 6.7°
horizontal angle of view
107-306.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Pentax HD D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW vs other Digital camera lenses

Fixed aperture Fixed aperture Help
The same maximum aperture at all focal lengths
Max focal length Telephoto lens Help
200 mm

The Pentax HD D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW vs other Digital camera lenses

Auto focus Supports autofocus Help
Easier to use

Cons

The Pentax HD D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW vs other Digital camera lenses

Diameter Quite large diameter Help
92 mm
Lowest price Expensive Help
$1,596.95
Length Quite long Help
203 mm
Weight Quite heavy Help
1.8 kg

The Pentax HD D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW vs other Digital camera lenses

Prime lens Zoom lens Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Specifications

General
Min focal length
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 70 mm
Max focal length
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 200 mm
above average above average
Zoom range
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 2.9x
Magnification
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 1:7.7 (0.1)

Aperture
Wide maximum
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 f/2.8
Wide minimum
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 f/22
Tele maximum
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 f/2.8
Tele minimum
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 f/22

Features
Auto focus
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 Yes
above average above average
Focus motor
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 Generic motor
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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 203 mm
below average below average
Diameter
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 92 mm
below average below average
Filter size
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 77 mm
Weight
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 1.8 kg
below average below average

Angle of view
Wide horizontal
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 19.1°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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 6.8°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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 12.8°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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 4.5°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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 22.9°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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 8.1°
above average above average

Competitors

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM

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