HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR

HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR

Professional zoom lens with constant f/2.8 aperture, weather sealing, advanced optics for General-purpose, portraits, landscapes.

Standard zoom lens f/2.8 k-mount
Portrait
Portrait
General
General

Lens Review: HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR

The HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 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.

Specifications

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

Sample Images

K1 II-280924-128

K1 II-280924-128

by Steve Chasey Photography

K1 II-280924-126

K1 II-280924-126

by Steve Chasey Photography

Ready 4 Duty

Ready 4 Duty

by Nigel Musgrove-4.5 million views-thank you!

The Mighty Galaxy opens its mouth

The Mighty Galaxy opens its mouth

by Nigel Musgrove-4.5 million views-thank you!

K1 II-280924-125

K1 II-280924-125

by Steve Chasey Photography

K1 II-280924-124

K1 II-280924-124

by Steve Chasey Photography

K1 II-280924-123

K1 II-280924-123

by Steve Chasey Photography

K1 II-280924-114

K1 II-280924-114

by Steve Chasey Photography

Hamburg 06MB3243

Hamburg 06MB3243

by Pentax K1

K1 II-280924-113

K1 II-280924-113

by Steve Chasey Photography

K1 II-280924-110

K1 II-280924-110

by Steve Chasey Photography

Hamburg 06MB3227

Hamburg 06MB3227

by Pentax K1

Hamburg 06MB3273

Hamburg 06MB3273

by Pentax K1

K1 II-280924-105

K1 II-280924-105

by Steve Chasey Photography

K1 II-280924-103

K1 II-280924-103

by Steve Chasey Photography

Waterlily

Waterlily

by Hans Hamilton

K1 II-280924-101

K1 II-280924-101

by Steve Chasey Photography

K1 II-280924-099

K1 II-280924-099

by Steve Chasey Photography

shooting pics again

shooting pics again

by Hans Hamilton

K1 II-280924-100

K1 II-280924-100

by Steve Chasey Photography