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.

Digital SLRs only DC Dust and Weather resistant Quick-Shift Focus SP Coating Aero Bright Coating II HD Coating Super ED Glass ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass Round Iris Diaphragm

About Focus Function

About lens technology

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Hoods and Cap included
JAN-Code / 4549212 286919

Aperture F2.8, Shutter speed 1/1000sec, Focal length 200mm Photo by Dice Maruyama
Aperture F8.0, Shutter speed 1/500sec, Focal length 100mm Photo by Dice Maruyama
Aperture F6.3, Shutter speed 1/800sec, Focal length 140.0mm, White balance Auto, ISO sensitivity 100, Finishing touch Vibrant
*Publication Size : 2000×1335pixel
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
*Publication Size : 2000×1335pixel
Aperture F8.0, Shutter speed 1/800sec, Focal length 70.0mmm, White balance Auto, ISO sensitivity 200, Finishing touch Landscape
*Publication Size : 2000×1335pixel

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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)

WIDE

TELE

Wave optical MTF (MTF calculated referencing the effects of light diffraction phenomenon)

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.

What is the MTF chart?

How to optimize focusing accuracy with large-aperture lenses

Type	Telephoto Zoom
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.

Lens Hoods PH-RBM77

for HD PENTAX-D FA^★70-200mmF2.8ED DC AW
JAN-Code / 4549212 293627
Lens Caps O-LC77

JAN-Code / 4961333 116195
Lens Cases HS110-230

JAN-Code / 4549212 293641