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Pentax-D FA * 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW : Specifications and Opinions

Pentax-D FA * 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW

The Pentax-D FA * 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2015. The focus is done by Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic), it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 2299 €;

19 users have given it an average vote of 9.2 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Pentax: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Pentax.

Specifications
Focal lenght	70-200 mm
Angle of view	34.4 - 12.4°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2.8
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	19 elements in 16 groups
Min. focus distance	1.20 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.13x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, interal
Stabilization	No
Focus	Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	Yes
Extenders	Yes
Filters	77 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	2030 g
Dimensions	91 x 203 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Jacopo Maffei

sent on August 21, 2022

Pros: Optical quality, blurred and three-dimensionality, sharpness, flare and AC content, internal zoom, materials, fast and reliable autofocus.

Cons: Slight softness at minimum and maximum focal length.

Opinion: Purchased used with official FOWA warranty, produced at the beginning of 2019. Used intensively on K1 with peak design slide shoulder strap and on K70 frequently on tripod. It is a lens for professional use, without compromise from the point of view of optics, design and purpose of use. The star series of Pentax does not disappoint (in line with all brands regarding the price). It is a telephoto lens that certainly does not go unnoticed, with internal zoom, stepper motor, hood equal to 1/3 the length of the lens. The bracket allows you to adjust the tripod attachment in two different positions and can be removed reducing the weight by 500 g or rotated for vertical shots. The engine is fast and quiet on K1, slightly noisy on K 70 in reduced light conditions where it corresponds to a 100-300. On the back you can select the range of maf between FULL, 1.2 m - 4 m and from 4 m to infinity. Not stabilized because the IBIS is on the 5-axis sensor, typical appearance of Pentax. The weight I do not consider a negative element, because it allows you to balance the camera correctly. A product that manages to amaze even those who have been using this brand for years, with the Pentax star series raises the bar even more than the excellent FF lenses.

DArt 84

sent on September 20, 2021

Pros: Blurred, autofocus, full-aperture sharpness, equipment, robustness

Cons: Weight, maximum focal length yield, focus breathing, cost

Opinion: This lens is everything you would expect from a star series: no compromise for maximum image rendering. In fact, it is big, heavy (about 1.5kg without a metal foot) and expensive. All necessary prerequisites for all the glass elements that have been used, to obtain excellent images on K-1. We have an exceptional contrast, an excellent resolution for the 36 megapixels of the K-1, which tends to soften above 180mm, vignetting and aberrations as well as very well controlled distortion in almost all focal lengths. The only flaw from the optical point of view is the focus breathing, which leads to sacrificing the focal excursion in a significant way depending on the focusing distance we are having: at the minimum distance according to test it is a bit like having a 60-150. This flaw of focus breathing makes it unsuitable for use in video, where for a change of focus will also change the field framed. It is not a lens obviously designed for video, it is more for photographic hunting and personally I used it a lot in the studio for portraits (as you can see from my gallery). Before buying it you need to deal with its weight: to use it without back problems at the end of the day I had to start training to strengthen the trunk, but I am a bit 'mingherlino. And we certainly will not take it with us on holiday very lightly, unless we have prepared a photographic backpack for the occasion. It is a lens that in 4 years of use has always given me immense satisfaction, but I have always relegated it to days when I knew for sure that sooner or later I would use it. The cost is slightly disproportionate to what it offers: in the competition we find objectives with an equivalent yield that in addition have optical stabilization but cost around the same figure as this star. On the other hand, the problem in Pentax in recent years is precisely this: you do not have valid alternatives cheaper than third parties, unless you look for designs that are 10 years old and beyond that today are non-standard.

Erinobecherini

sent on October 13, 2018

Pros: sharpness, Focus Lock

Cons: Heaviness

Opinion: In my opinion is one of the best lenses successful at Pentax, fast and silent in the focus allows to adapt the subject possibly not centered with "quick-shift" and then to recover the back or front focus. Very nice Colors. Weatherproof and very robust construction. Made to Last. Replaces in full frame format the wonderful 50-135mm so popular in the APS-C format.

Kobezzz

sent on May 27, 2018

Pros: Construction, price, optical yield

Cons: Weight

Opinion: The construction is excellent against weather and dust and a real gem for a tele. Of cons and a boulder, very thinking if you use it freehand after a while it accuses thoughtfulness to the arts. Better use it on a tripod. The rendition is fantastic at any focal length and aperture. The price is right for the type of lens that it is. It would have been perfect to have the zoom block.

Photos taken with Pentax-D FA * 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW

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HI RES 13.5 MP

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HI RES 9.2 MP

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HI RES 3.9 MP

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HI RES 36.2 MP

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