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2023-10-08T01:02:47
If HI quality is what you're after, this lens is an EXCELLENT choice for sharp, clear, fast photography! Amazing smooth manual overrides for zoom & focus, Although stabilization would be a plus, in-body IBIS is adequate. A well-balanced lens even without a tripod! Excellent for the "night stalker" enthusiaist!
DENNIS B.
2019-02-27T10:29:29
It's a fast and spectacular lens which is solidly built. It's going to be my primary wedding lens.
Bob C.
2018-11-28T08:00:33
Love my Pentax 70-200mm!!!
Amanda L.
2018-03-09T08:23:31
Extremely sharp fast and silent focus LOVE it
TIMOTHY C.
2018-02-28T07:40:30
What a great lens. Very clear, sharp, kind if heavy but it feels professional. Best apature at 200 with really clear center i found was f8.
Mark J.
2017-02-28T14:27:29
SuperB sharp images.
LUIS R.
2017-01-05T10:32:41
Sharp at all apertures. Wonderful bokeh. On the heavy side but not as heavy as the 150-450. Highly recommend.
Richard G.
2016-07-11T13:05:22
I am a working professional and this lens delivers! Most of my work is portraiture, wedding and event. I have used f 2.8 zoom lenses for a while now but rarely did I dare shoot with them wide open because the sharpness just was not there. This lens is on a whole new level. Pentax has really stepped up their game. I can shoot comfortably at 2.8 knowing that this lens will stay sharp. The focus is also very accurate and quick. Lens flare is very very well controlled with the new HD coating and the resulting resolution is gorgeous on the Pentax K1. The bokeh is also a thing of beauty!
JOSEPH P.
2016-05-19T08:58:04
Purchased the K1 from Adorama, then the lens. Great service and fast shipping. They make purchasing easy. The lens works great and arrived on time. This is one heavy lens, so I ordered the cotton carrier for added safety and weight relief.
Thomas R.
2016-04-11T10:47:48
Very good IQ when focus is on, which depending on the subject is fairly accurate. Just a little soft wide open, but not extremely fast to focus for sports or other types of action. Recommended over tamron due to the weather resistance and silent AF.
Nicholas K.
2016-04-03T22:31:40
I used the older FA* 80-200 for quite some time and was hoping for an improvement. I got it! The lens is gorgeous and takes stellar images. The glass is better, the feel is better, the features are better, and the AF is better. Seriously, it's amazing.
Matt E.
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Pentax K
Full Frame
Telephoto Zoom
Pentax K-1, Pentax K-1 Mark II
Pentax FA
Weather Resistant
Base
21330
Black
Auto Focus
3.94 / 1.2m
No
No
f/2.8
77mm
34.5° to 12.5°
105 to 300mm
f/22
0.13x
No
No
Removable and Rotating
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19 Elements in 16 Groups
9
3.86lb / 1755g
3.6 x 7.99" / 91.5 x 203mm
027075286917
Take a playful approach to photography. Your attitude can greatly affect how your pictures turn out. Put another way, so eloquently in a well-known photo expression: “The camera looks both ways; in picturing the subject, we are also picturing a part of ourselves.”
* If using a APS-C Lens on a Full Frame Camera OR Full-Frame Lens on a APS-C Camera then Image sensor will be narrowed down to APS-C size.
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Models | $1,696.95 $1,796.95 Save:$100.00 (6%) In Stock | $1,796.95 $1,996.95 Save:$200.00 (10%) In Stock |
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Compatibility | Pentax K-1, Pentax K-1 Mark II | Pentax K-1, Pentax K-1 Mark II |
Special Features | Weather Resistant | Weather Resistant |
Kit Style | Base | Base |
Lens Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
Filter Size | 77mm | 86mm |
Fixed Focal Length | NA | NA |
Lens Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4.5-5.6 |
Sharp Wide Open + Beautiful Bokeh
By JOSEPH P.
I am a working professional and this lens delivers! Most of my work is portraiture, wedding and event. I have used f 2.8 zoom lenses for a while now but rarely did I dare shoot with them wide open because the sharpness just was not there. This lens is on a whole new level. Pentax has really stepped up their game. I can shoot comfortably at 2.8 knowing that this lens will stay sharp. The focus is also very accurate and quick. Lens flare is very very well controlled with the new HD coating a...
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Well Worth the $$$ !
By DENNIS B.
If HI quality is what you're after, this lens is an EXCELLENT choice for sharp, clear, fast photography! Amazing smooth manual overrides for zoom & focus, Although stabilization would be a plus, in-body IBIS is adequate. A well-balanced lens even without a tripod! Excellent for the "night stalker" enthusiaist!
Over the horizon or up close, the HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW Lens in black is a quintessential choice for photographers seeking unparalleled optical performance. Designed exclusively for Pentax K-mount digital SLR cameras, this telephoto zoom lens is a proud member of the esteemed Star series, renowned for delivering exceptional image quality that stands out among Pentax's range of interchangeable lenses.
With its steadfast f/2.8 maximum aperture available throughout the entire zoom range from 70mm to 200mm, this lens ensures consistent exposure settings and depth of field control, making it ideal for a variety of photographic scenarios, from intimate portraits to dynamic sports shots.
Crafted with cutting-edge Pentax-original lens-coating technologies, including the advanced Aero Bright Coating II and the superior HD Coating, the lens delivers images with remarkable clarity. These coatings significantly reduce flare and ghosting, ensuring that even in challenging lighting conditions, your photos will exhibit high contrast and sharpness.
At the core of the lens lies an intricate optical construction featuring four super-low dispersion glass elements, two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements, and two Super ED glass elements. This powerful combination effectively eliminates chromatic aberration across the entire zoom range, resulting in crisp, high-resolution images with edge-to-edge sharpness that will captivate viewers.
Built for the adventurous photographer, the HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 lens boasts a robust, dustproof, and weather-resistant construction. With 13 special seals, it is engineered to withstand the elements, ensuring reliable performance in diverse weather conditions, from desert heat to torrential rain.
When mounted on a Pentax K-mount SLR, this lens offers an impressive zoom ratio of approximately 2.9 times, covering a telephoto range equivalent to 107mm to 307mm in 35mm format. Its broad image circle is also future-proof, ready to accommodate upcoming models with larger image sensors.
The lens features the Pentax-developed Quick-Shift Focus System, which allows for seamless transitions between autofocus and manual focus modes. The new three-position switch enables photographers to quickly adapt to changing scenes, ensuring they never miss a moment.
Key features of the HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW Lens include:
- A consistent f/2.8 aperture for superior low-light performance and depth of field control.
- An expansive telephoto zoom range, ideal for capturing detailed portraits and fast-paced action.
- Advanced lens coatings for exceptional image clarity and reduced light reflectance.
- A durable, weather-resistant build, perfect for outdoor photography.
- Quick-Shift Focus System for responsive and precise focusing.
This lens is not merely an accessory; it is an integral part of the photographic journey, delivering high-quality, sharp, and beautifully blurred background bokeh that professional and enthusiast photographers alike will appreciate. Embrace the HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW Lens, and let your creativity soar with every shot.
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