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HD Pentax-D FA 24-70MM f/2.8 ED SDM WR Zoom Lens
Product Code: 5241315B
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The HD Pentax-D FA 24-70MM f/2.8 ED SDM WR standard zoom lens for K Mount has exceptional imaging quality with Quick-shift focus system, HD coating, constant aperture & weather resistant construction.
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- Proof that Pentax are taking the full frame prospect seriously with lenses aimed squarely at those already out there from the established players
- Large aperture across the whole focal length creates an interesting bokeh effect for portraiture, whilst allowing strong low light performance for sunsets, or indoor shooting
- Weather resistant, we can only assume that the new full-frame DSLR will feature the same levels of water resistance offered by the cropped sensor models on the market already, Ideal for the nature/sport/outdoor photographers
HD Pentax-D FA 24-70MM F/2.8 ED SDM WR Zoom Lens Summary
Designed as a high-performance, standard zoom lens, the HD Pentax-D FA 24-70MM F/2.8 ED SDM WR is for use with PENTAX K-mount DSLR cameras, providing exceptional imaging power and a large F2.8 maximum aperture.
When mounted on a 35mm-format full-frame digital SLR camera body, this large-aperture standard zoom lens covers a focal-length range from 24mm ultra-wide-angle to 70mm standard and provides a maximum aperture of F2.8 over the entire zoom range. This workhorse range is tried and tested making it one of the most versatile Pentax lenses for any K-mount DSLR.
Key features
- Exclusively for Pentax Digital SLRs
- SDM
- Weather-resistant design
- Quick-Shift Focus
- Aspherical Lens (AL)
- HD Coating
- Round Iris Diaphragm
- ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass
HD Pentax-D FA 24-70MM F/2.8 ED SDM WR Lens In more detail
Exceptional resolving power
Consisting of 17 elements in 12 groups, the newly designed optics feature three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) optical elements, one anomalous-dispersion-glass aspherical optical element and three aspherical optical elements to accommodate super-high-resolution image sensors. By assuring sufficient light levels even at the edges of the image field and compensating various aberrations to a minimum, it provides a high MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) and delivers well-illustrated, fine-detailed images that are rich in contrast and resolution across the entire image field. When mounted on a current PENTAX K-series camera body, it uses only the central area of the image circle so that it delivers high-resolution images with uniform image description over the entire image field.
Wide-aperture standard zoom lens
When mounted on a 35mm-format full-frame digital SLR camera body, this zoom lens offers a zoom ratio of approximately 2.9 times to cover the ultra-wide-angle to standard ranges (24mm to 70mm in focal length). It provides a maximum aperture of F2.8 over the entire zoom range to deliver brilliant images. It not only covers the focal-length range most frequently used for ordinary subjects, but also provides ultra-wide-angle coverage to produce distinctive visual expressions, such as exaggerated perspectives or extra-wide depths of field, making it very useful with subjects such as sweeping landscapes and shallow indoor scenes. When mounted on a current K-series digital SLR camera body, it provides focal lengths from 37mm to 107mm in the 35mm format to cover wide-angle to medium-telephoto ranges. Since its large maximum aperture not only creates an excellent bokeh (defocus) effect on the background for beautiful portraits, but also allows the photographer to handhold the camera for poorly illuminated subjects, such as sunsets and indoor scenes.
Supersonic Direct-drive Motor (SDM)
Thanks to the incorporation of a new-generation SDM (Supersonic Direct-drive Motor), this zoom lens assures quiet, high-speed autofocus operation, allowing the photographer to react swiftly to all types of subjects.
Weather-resistant design
This lens features a dependable weather-resistant construction with special seals to effectively prevent the intrusion of water into the lens interior. By pairing it with a weather-resistant PENTAX digital SLR camera body, it assures a durable, dependable digital imaging system that performs superbly in demanding shooting settings ? even in rain or mist, or in locations prone to water splashing or spray.
HD Pentax-D FA 24-70MM F/2.8 ED SDM WR Specification
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Type |
Standard Zoom |
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Focal length (Equivalent to 35mm format) |
24-70mm (37-107mm) |
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Maximum aperture |
F2.8 |
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Minimum aperture |
F22 |
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Angle of View |
84-34.5°(when attached to PENTAX 35mm full-frame SLR cameras) 61-23°(when attached to PENTAX APS-C size DSLR cameras) |
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Lens construction |
17 elements / 12 groups |
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No. of diaphragm blades |
9 |
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Closest focusing distance |
0.38m (1.25 ft.) |
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Maximum reproduction ratio |
0.20x |
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Filter size |
82mm |
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Diameter x length |
Approx. 88.5 mm x 109.5 mm |
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Weight |
Approx. 787g |
| Offers: N/A |
| Offer Category: Camera Lenses |
| Offer Product Type: Pentax Lenses K mount |
| Autofocus: Yes |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): 89 |
| Length (mm): 110 |
| Weight (g): 787 |
| Distance scale: Yes |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: 17 |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 24 - 70 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: Yes |
| Groups: 12 |
| Hood supplied: Yes |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 70 |
| Maximum magnification: 0.2 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 2.8 |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 24 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.38 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 22 |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 9 |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: Three ED + four aspherical elements + HD Coating |
| Tripod collar: N/A |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: Yes |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: Yes |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: Yes |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: Yes |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
| Best For Street: Yes |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |
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Our Verdict
Aimed at the forthcoming full-frame offering from Pentax, this lens will cover a 24-70mm focal length with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 over the entire range. When paired with one of Pentax's existing cropped sensor K mount DSLRs focal length will be 37-107mm
Featuring 3 ED optical elements and 4 aspherical optical elements sufficient light levels are provided even at the edges of the image field, and aberrations are all but removed, the end result being fine-detailed high contrast and high resolution images.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
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This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
