Quick answer
A thin pancake-style 70mm prime for Pentax APS-C bodies weighing about 147 g. It takes 49mm filters and focuses as close as 0.7 m.
Pros
- Tiny at 26 mm long
- Light at about 147 g
- Metal build
- Natural 105mm-equivalent view
Cons
- APS-C only
- f/2.4 aperture, not very fast
- Minimum focus 0.7 m
Verdict
A compact portrait lens for Pentax crop bodies.
About this lens
This 70mm f/2.4 short-telephoto prime lens from Pentax fits Pentax K mount cameras. A compact, metal-bodied Limited-series prime for Pentax K-mount cameras.
Pentax HD Pentax DA 70mm F2.4 AL Limited specifications
- Brand
- Pentax
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 70mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.7 m
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Weight
- 147 g
- Length
- 26 mm
- Diameter
- 63 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Pentax HD Pentax DA 70mm F2.4 AL Limited?
- Portraits on APS-C
- Street and travel
- Compact kits
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 105mm | 19.5° | 23.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What does Limited mean?
It denotes Pentax's premium compact prime series with all-metal construction.
What filter size does the Pentax DA 70mm F2.4 Limited use?
The filter thread is 49mm, so standard 49mm polarizers and ND filters screw straight onto the front.
How close can it focus?
Minimum focus is 0.7 m. That works for detail shots and small subjects, though it is not a dedicated macro unless stated.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
