Pentax D FA 70-210mm f/4.0 ED SDM WR Lens
- Pentax K-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32
- Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
- Two Anomalous Dispersion Elements
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A Telephoto Zoom Lens for Use with 35mm-Format Full-Frame Digital SLR Cameras,
Combining Outstanding Close-Range Photography with Great Portability
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Despite its compact, highly portable design, this high-performance telephoto zoom lens covers the image circle of 35mm-format full-frame digital SLR cameras. Since it is designed to be compact and lightweight with a weather-resistant construction, it delivers outstanding imaging performance in a wide variety of applications. With the addition of the high-grade, multi-layer HD Coating to the optics, the overall lens coating performance has been optimized. The result is that it delivers sharp, high-contrast images, while minimizing flare and ghost images in backlit situations. |
Versatile Telephoto Shooting Supported by Excellent PortabilityDespite its outstanding portability, assured by a compact, lightweight body measuring 175 millimeters in length and weighing 819 grams (859 grams with a lens hood), this zoom lens delivers exceptional imaging performance over the entire zoom range. Coupled with a weather-resistant construction which prevents intrusion of water into the lens barrel, it performs superbly in all types of active outdoor photography.
Image captured with PENTAX K-1 Mark II
Image captured with PENTAX KP using AF Rear Converter 1.4X |
Tele-Macro Shooting Made Easy by Excellent Close-Range Imaging PerformanceThanks to a minimum focusing distance of 0.95 meters and a maximum magnification of 0.32 times, the HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm F4ED SDM WR can be used as a telephoto macro lens to expand your freedom of expression. In addition, the lens barrel is designed to be extension-free during autofocusing and zooming operations to keep the overall dimensions intact. When mounted on an APS-C-format camera, the maximum magnification is increased to approximately 0.48 times in the 35mm format. Since it allows you to capture close-up images nearly at half life-size (0.50 times), it will greatly expand the creative freedom of tele-macro photography.
Image captured with PENTAX K-1 Mark II
Image captured with PENTAX K-1 Mark II
Image captured with PENTAX KP |
Optical Construction Designed to Optimize Maximum MagnificationAlthough their F numbers at open aperture vary, both this lens and the HD PENTAX-D FA★ 70-200mmED DC AW have a similar focal-length range. The HD PENTAX-D FA★ 70-200mmED DC AW retains the uniform aperture of F2.8 over the entire zoom range to deliver the exceptional image quality characteristic of Star-series lenses, because PENTAX placed priority on imaging performance over magnification in close-range photography. That’s why the middle optical-element group, rather than the large, heavier front optical-element group, is used for focusing operations. By using the middle optical-element group for focusing, this lens provides a broader angle of view for a given focusing distance in close-range photography. Because of this, its maximum magnification is limited to 0.13 times. On the other hand, the HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mmED SDM WR has a smaller lens barrel diameter by setting the maximum aperture to F4, while using the front optical-element group for focusing operations. By using the front optical-element group for focusing, this lens provides a narrower angle of view for a given focusing distance in close-range photography. It also benefits from a shorter minimum focusing distance of 0.95 meters. Thanks to these two factors, its maximum magnification is increased to 0.32 times. |
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Focal Length |
70 to 210mm |
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Maximum Aperture |
f/4 |
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Minimum Aperture |
f/32 |
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Lens Mount |
Pentax K |
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Format Compatibility |
Full-Frame |
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Angle of View |
34.5° to 11.8° |
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Maximum Magnification |
0.32x |
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Minimum Focus Distance |
3.12' / 95 cm |
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Optical Design |
20 Elements in 14 Groups |
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Diaphragm Blades |
9, Rounded |
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Focus Type |
Autofocus |
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Image Stabilization |
No |
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Filter Size |
67 mm (Front) |
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Dimensions (ø x L) |
78.5 x 175 mm |
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Weight |
819 g |
- Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR Lens
- Pentax O-LC67 67mm Lens Cap
- Pentax Rear Lens Cap (B) for Bayonet Mount Lenses
- PH-RBP67 Lens Hood
Brand: Pentax |
Code: 21217
APN: 027075300804 |
Supplier Code: S0021217
Brand: Pentax |
Code: 21217
APN: 027075300804 |
Supplier Code: S0021217
At a glance
- Pentax K-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32
- Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
- Two Anomalous Dispersion Elements
|
A Telephoto Zoom Lens for Use with 35mm-Format Full-Frame Digital SLR Cameras,
Combining Outstanding Close-Range Photography with Great Portability
|
Despite its compact, highly portable design, this high-performance telephoto zoom lens covers the image circle of 35mm-format full-frame digital SLR cameras. Since it is designed to be compact and lightweight with a weather-resistant construction, it delivers outstanding imaging performance in a wide variety of applications. With the addition of the high-grade, multi-layer HD Coating to the optics, the overall lens coating performance has been optimized. The result is that it delivers sharp, high-contrast images, while minimizing flare and ghost images in backlit situations. |
Versatile Telephoto Shooting Supported by Excellent PortabilityDespite its outstanding portability, assured by a compact, lightweight body measuring 175 millimeters in length and weighing 819 grams (859 grams with a lens hood), this zoom lens delivers exceptional imaging performance over the entire zoom range. Coupled with a weather-resistant construction which prevents intrusion of water into the lens barrel, it performs superbly in all types of active outdoor photography.
Image captured with PENTAX K-1 Mark II
Image captured with PENTAX KP using AF Rear Converter 1.4X |
Tele-Macro Shooting Made Easy by Excellent Close-Range Imaging PerformanceThanks to a minimum focusing distance of 0.95 meters and a maximum magnification of 0.32 times, the HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm F4ED SDM WR can be used as a telephoto macro lens to expand your freedom of expression. In addition, the lens barrel is designed to be extension-free during autofocusing and zooming operations to keep the overall dimensions intact. When mounted on an APS-C-format camera, the maximum magnification is increased to approximately 0.48 times in the 35mm format. Since it allows you to capture close-up images nearly at half life-size (0.50 times), it will greatly expand the creative freedom of tele-macro photography.
Image captured with PENTAX K-1 Mark II
Image captured with PENTAX K-1 Mark II
Image captured with PENTAX KP |
Optical Construction Designed to Optimize Maximum MagnificationAlthough their F numbers at open aperture vary, both this lens and the HD PENTAX-D FA★ 70-200mmED DC AW have a similar focal-length range. The HD PENTAX-D FA★ 70-200mmED DC AW retains the uniform aperture of F2.8 over the entire zoom range to deliver the exceptional image quality characteristic of Star-series lenses, because PENTAX placed priority on imaging performance over magnification in close-range photography. That’s why the middle optical-element group, rather than the large, heavier front optical-element group, is used for focusing operations. By using the middle optical-element group for focusing, this lens provides a broader angle of view for a given focusing distance in close-range photography. Because of this, its maximum magnification is limited to 0.13 times. On the other hand, the HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mmED SDM WR has a smaller lens barrel diameter by setting the maximum aperture to F4, while using the front optical-element group for focusing operations. By using the front optical-element group for focusing, this lens provides a narrower angle of view for a given focusing distance in close-range photography. It also benefits from a shorter minimum focusing distance of 0.95 meters. Thanks to these two factors, its maximum magnification is increased to 0.32 times. |
Effortless Autofocus Shooting
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Built-in SDMThis lens incorporates a ring-type, high-torque SDM (Supersonic Direct-drive Motor) to assure quiet, high-speed AF operation and improve operability in outdoor shooting. |
Focus-Range LimiterThis lens features a focus range limiter, which helps you minimize AF operation time by limiting the operational range of the focus mechanism. By selecting one of the two operational sub-ranges divided at a focusing distance of two meters (0.95 meters to 2.0 meters; 2.0 meters to infinity), you can cut AF operation time down to nearly one-third of full-range operation. |
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Operating the focusing range limiter:Slide the focus range limiter switch to the LIMIT position, and the focus range is automatically set to one of two sub-ranges (0.95 meters to 2.0 meters, or 2.0 meters to infinity) according to the position of the focus-element group at the moment. |
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Applications:Sub-range of 2.0 meters to infinity: When you want to focus on images such as an airplane or automobile positioned at a distance beyond a wire fence, you can select this sub-range to ensure that the camera does not focus on the fence. Sub-range of 0.95 meters to 2.0 meters: When you want to focus on the subject a short distance away, such as a flower, you can select this sub-range to keep the camera from focusing on distant objects in the background, such as a building. |
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