Pentax smc DA 17-70 mm f/4.0 AL [IF] SDM
This is a APS-C zoom lens for Pentax K, covering 17-70 mm and a maximum aperture of f/4. Released in 2008, it weighs 485 g. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.
It is a zoom lens designed for APS-C cameras. This wide-to-short telephoto zoom lens features a f/4 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, street, documentary, everyday, portrait. The optical design incorporates 17 elements in 12 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.
- f/4
- Aperture
- 17–70mm
- Focal
- 485 g
- Weight
- Jun 2008
- Released
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Specification
- Focal length
- 17-70 mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 7
- Optical construction
- 17 elements in 12 groups
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.28 m (11.02 inches)
- Filter size
- 67 mm
- Lens mount
- Pentax K
- Dimensions
- 75 x 93.5 mm
- Weight
- 485 g (17.11 oz)
- Lens type
- Zoom lens
- Max Format size
- APS-C
- Usage
- Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Street, Documentary, Everyday, Portrait
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 2.6% of the frame width
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Astrophotography
Street
Documentary
Portrait