Quick answer
The Pentax smc DA 70mm F2.4 AL Limited is a standard prime lens covering 70mm at f/2.4 for the Pentax K mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 smc 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
- 130 g
- Length
- 26 mm
- Diameter
- 63 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Pentax smc DA 70mm F2.4 AL Limited?
At 70mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
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 mount does the Pentax smc DA 70mm F2.4 AL Limited use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Pentax smc DA 70mm F2.4 AL Limited?
It is a fixed 70mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.4. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Pentax smc DA 70mm F2.4 AL Limited a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 70mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.4.
What is the Pentax smc DA 70mm F2.4 AL Limited equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 105mm on full frame, with a 19.5° horizontal and 23.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Pentax smc DA 70mm F2.4 AL Limited fit?
Any Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
