Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR vs Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR reaches further (210mm vs 200mm).
| Spec | HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR | HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-210mm | 70-200mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Weight g | 819 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 67 | n/a |
| Length mm | 175.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 79.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.95 | n/a |
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR
A full-frame f/4 telephoto zoom for Pentax with SDM focusing and weather resistance. It weighs about 819 g and takes 67mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/4
- SDM autofocus
- Weather resistant
- 67mm filter size
Cons
- Slower than f/2.8 zooms
- No lens stabilization
- Larger than kit zooms
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW
A constant f/2.8 telephoto zoom for Pentax full-frame, with weather sealing and a DC motor. It is the star-line telephoto.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Weather-sealed
- HD coating
Cons
- Heavy
- Large
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