HD PENTAX-D FA★70-200mmF2.8ED DC AW
- 35mm Full Frame
- APS-C
- Zoom
Thanks to its large-aperture design, it provides a large maximum aperture of F2.8 at all focal lengths from 70mm to 200mm
Coupled with other PENTAX-original lens-coating technologies — such as the newly developed Aero Bright Coating II assuring exceptionally low reflectance, and the high-grade HD Coating — it produces extra-sharp, high-contrast images free of flare and ghost images, even under demanding lighting conditions such as in backlight. In addition to four Anomalous Dispersion Glass elements and two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass elements, its optics includes a pair of new Super ED glass elements to effectively compensate chromatic aberration over the entire zoom range and deliver crisp, high-resolution images with edge-to-edge sharpness.
Black
Hoods and Cap included
JAN-Code / 4549212 286919

Sample Images
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Aperture F2.8, Shutter speed 1/1000sec, Focal length 200mm Photo by Dice Maruyama
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Aperture F8.0, Shutter speed 1/500sec, Focal length 100mm Photo by Dice Maruyama
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Aperture F6.3, Shutter speed 1/800sec, Focal length 140.0mm, White balance Auto, ISO sensitivity 100, Finishing touch Vibrant
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Aperture F8.0, Shutter speed 1/500sec, Focal length 200.0mm, White balance Auto, ISO sensitivity 100, Finishing touch Vibrant
*Publication Size : 2000×1335pixel -
Aperture F5.0, Shutter speed 1/640sec, Focal length 170.0mm, White balance Auto, ISO sensitivity 100, Finishing touch Vibrant
*Publication Size : 2000×1335pixel -
Aperture F5.0, Shutter speed 1/250sec, Focal length 200.0mm, White balance Auto, ISO sensitivity 100, Finishing touch Bright
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Aperture F8.0, Shutter speed 1/800sec, Focal length 70.0mmm, White balance Auto, ISO sensitivity 200, Finishing touch Landscape
*Publication Size : 2000×1335pixel
Features / Specifications
- High-performance Star (★)-series lens with large F2.8 maximum aperture
- This telephoto zoom lens has been developed as a new model of the high-performance Star (★) series, which assures exceptional image rendition with edge-to-edge sharpness by effectively compensating various aberrations to a minimum. It provides a zoom ratio of approximately 2.9 times to cover a telephoto range from 107mm to 307mm in the 35mm format. Since it provides a large maximum aperture of F2.8 over the entire zoom range, it is ideal for portraiture with beautifully defocused foreground/background and sports photography demanding high shutter speeds to freeze the action.
- State-of-the-art optical technology
- This zoom lens is treated with the newly developed Aero Bright Coating II — a lens-coating nanotechnology that employs a super-low refractive film fabrication process to assure light reflectance lower than that of the conventional Aero Bright Coating.*
* A state-of-the-art, PENTAX-original lens coating technology developed from nanotechnology. It applies a silica aerogel coating layer with uniform porous structure over a regular multi-coating layer to reduce surface reflections across a wide wavelength range and produce crisp, high-quality images. - Dustproof, weather-resistant construction
- Developed as an AW (All Weather) model, this zoom lens features a dependable dustproof, weather-resistant construction with 13 special seals to prevent the intrusion of water and dust particles into the lens interior.
- Newly installed three-position switch for Quick-Shift Focus System
- In order to improve its operability, a three-position switch is newly installed on this lens, allowing instant switching among QFS/A, QFS/M and MF modes. QFS/A is an autofocus-priority mode, which allows the user to switch to manual-focusing operation only when autofocus operation is completed. QFS/M is a manual-focus-priority mode, which enables the user to switch to manual focusing at any time — even when the AF system is in operation. MF mode allows the user to instantly switch to manual focusing with a simple twist of the focus ring on the lens. With a choice of three distinctive modes, the user is assured of speedier, more accurate focusing operation for a given subject or application.
- Other features
- ・Smooth, quiet AF operation using a lens-installed AF driving motor
・Round-shaped diaphragm to produce a natural, beautiful bokeh (defocus) effect, while minimizing the streaking effect of point light sources
・Focus range limiter to minimize AF operation time by fixing the focus range to one of three sub-ranges
・SP (Super Protect) coating to keep the front surface free of dust and stains
・Detachable tripod mounting with a newly designed anti-falling mechanism - 【MTF Chart】
- Geometric optics MTF (MTF calculated without referencing the effects of light diffraction phenomenon)
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WIDE
TELE
- Wave optical MTF (MTF calculated referencing the effects of light diffraction phenomenon)
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WIDE
TELE
Spatial Frequencies S:Sagittal M:Meridional 10 lines/mm 30 lines/mm Since it is impossible to avoid light diffraction phenomenon on the actual lens, wave optical MTF is more realistic.
However, geometric MTF is appropriate if you want to compare only the effects of geometric aberration correction on MTF.
Type | Telephoto Zoom |
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Focal length (Equivalent to 35mm format) | 70-200mm(107-307mm) |
Maximum Aperture | F2.8 |
Minimum Aperture | F22 |
Angle of View | 34.5-12.5°(when attached to PENTAX 35mm full-frame SLR cameras) 23-8.1°(when attached to PENTAX APS-C size DSLR cameras) |
Lens construction | 19 elements / 16 groups |
No. of diaphragm blades | 9 Rounded aperture(F2.8-5.6) |
Closest focusing distance | 1.2m (3.9 ft.) |
Maximum reproduction ratio | 0.13x |
Filter size | 77mm |
Diameter x length | Approx.91.5mm x 203mm (3.6 in. x 8 in.) |
Weight | Approx.1755g /61.9 oz. (with hood Approx.1835g /64.7 oz.) (with hood and tripod mount Approx.2030g/71.6 oz.) |
Compatible Converters (Click here for details)
A 1.4x -S : ◯
A 2x -S : ◯
HD PENTAX-DA AF REAR CONVERTER 1.4x AW*
Phase-matching: ◯ Contrast-detection: △
*When mounted, this converter closes down the lens’s maximum aperture by one stop.
This converter may not provide accurate focus with a camera equipped with a contrast-detection AF system.