HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR
This is a full-frame zoom lens for Pentax K, covering 24-70 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. Released in 2015, it weighs 787 g and is weather-sealed. That combination suits landscape, architecture and street photography.
It is a versatile standard zoom lens designed for Pentax K-mount full-frame DSLR cameras. Covering a focal length range from wide-angle to short telephoto, it is suitable for various photography genres, including portraits, landscapes, and general-purpose shooting. The constant f/2.8 maximum aperture ensures consistent performance in low-light conditions and provides excellent depth of field control. The lens features an advanced optical design with Extra-low Dispersion (ED) and aspherical elements to minimize aberrations and deliver sharp, high-contrast images across the frame. Its weather-resistant construction ensures reliability in diverse shooting environments, while the built-in Supersonic Direct-drive Motor (SDM) provides fast and quiet autofocus performance.
- f/2.8
- Aperture
- 24–70mm
- Focal
- 787 g
- Weight
- Oct 2015
- Released
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Specification
- Lens type
- Standard zoom lens
- Max Format size
- Full Frame
- Focal length
- 24-70 mm
- Image stabilization
- No
- Lens mount
- Pentax K
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Aperture ring
- No
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 9 (rounded)
- Optical construction
- 17 elements in 12 groups (including 3 ED elements and 3 aspherical elements)
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.38 m (1.25 ft)
- Maximum magnification
- 0.2x
- Filter size
- 82 mm
- Dimensions
- 88.5 mm (diameter) x 109.5 mm (length)
- Weight
- 787 g (27.8 oz)
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Usage
- portrait, general
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 2.5% of the frame width
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