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HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR Telephoto Lens
Product Code: 5241089K
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The new HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm f/4 zoom lens for K-mount DSLR's features an advanced optical design with 20 elements, weather sealing, ring-type SDM for fast AF and a compact 819g portable design.
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We Love
- Extremely compact and lightweight design
- Workhorse focal length zoom with an extra 10mm length
- Excellent performance thanks to advanced HD coatings
- Close-up detail options with 0.95m close focus distance
- Excellent flare control for creative backlit shooting
HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm f/4 Summary
The HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR is a compact, weather sealed telephoto lens designed for full-frame or APS-C sized Pentax K-mount DSLR cameras. This lens provides photographers with a workhorse focal length zoom, which delivers edge to edge sharpness from a highly portable design weighing only 819g. In effect this is the little brother of the high quality Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 which has received rave reviews since it's release. This newer f/4 weighs in at less than half the weight and is both shorter and narrower without sacrificing image quality. The zoom range with a bonus 10mm over regular 70-200's is ideal for a host of subjects including landscape, portrait, weddings and sports.
The size of the new 70-210mm f/4 belies the advanced optical design which Ricoh Imaging have utilised. There are 20 elements arranged in 14 groups with three ED elements, two anomalous dispersion elements, together with HD coating and Pentax own SP coating on the front element. All this ensures high contrast images are captured with rich levels of detail in high resolution, whilst controlling distortion and aberrations admirably. The lens stays free of dust and dirt thanks to multi point weather sealing and the Super Protect coating.
The HD 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR utilises the KAF4-mount which provides electromagnetic diaphragm control that is especially noticeable during video recording with high precision exposure control. This feature works on many Pentax camera bodies including the K-1 Mk II the KP and K70.
HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR Features in Detail
Improvements over previous models from Ricoh include a closer minimum focus distance of just 95cm and a maximum magnification of 0.32x which offers more options when framing a shot. Photographers can also exploit creative options thanks to this lens' near macro capabilities. The lens uses internal focus and the lens barrel has been designed to be extension-free during AF operation, keeping the overall dimensions the same throughout operation.
HD Coating: Using the latest high-grade multi-layer coating for improved light transmittance with a reduction in flare and ghosting even in backlit conditions.
Built-in SDM: This lens incorporates a ring-type SDM (Supersonic Direct-drive Motor) for quiet, high-speed AF operation and improved operability in outdoor shooting.
Quick-shift Focus System: instantly switch between manual and autofocus operation.
Focus range limiter: Save time with two step focus limiting.
Nine blade aperture: The nine blade rounded diaphragm produces natural looking out of focus bokeh effect, while minimising the streaking effect of point light sources.
SAMPLE IMAGES
Mounted on Pentax KP DSLR camera
1/200th sec.
f/4
ISO 400
White balance: Auto
What else is included in the box?
- HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR Lens
- Lens hood PH-RBP67
- Lens cap O-LC67
| Offers: N/A |
| Offer Category: Camera Lenses |
| Offer Product Type: Pentax Lenses K mount |
| Autofocus: Yes |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): 79 |
| Length (mm): 175 |
| Weight (g): 19595 |
| Distance scale: Yes |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: 20 |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: Yes |
| Focal length: 70 - 210 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: Yes |
| Groups: 14 |
| Hood supplied: Yes |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 210 |
| Maximum magnification: 0.32 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 4 |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 70 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.95 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 32 |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 9 |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: 2 anomalous dispersion and 3 ED elements + HD coating |
| Tripod collar: N/A |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: N/A |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: N/A |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: N/A |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
| Best For Street: N/A |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: Yes |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |
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Our Verdict
The newly announced HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR lens provides Pentax shooters with an extremely compelling telephoto zoom option. Not only is it 10mm longer than regular 70-200 lenses, it is also considerably more compact and lightweight despite the inclusion of high quality optics and constant f/4 aperture. The direct drive SDM focus motor provides quick AF and is extremely quiet and accurate. Videographers will benefit from the electromagnetic diaphragm control providing silent and smooth transitions. The nine bladed round aperture provides smooth out of focus bokeh areas isolating the subject.
The focal length of this zoom is versatile for almost any situation, providing enough reach for sports and action as well as closer wildlife photography. This length is a firm favourite amongst wedding and portrait photographers and will also appeal for close-up work. Robust weather sealing ensures outdoor photographers will benefit from being able to continue shooting even in adverse conditions with this reliable DSLR telephoto. This lens provides broad appeal whatever genre of photography the user may enjoy.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
