Small Zoom Lenses

**mgvh** · 11-10-2014, 01:24 PM

Tokina 80-200 SZ-X f1:4.5-5.6 (It looks like the previously mentioned SD 70-210, but performs excellently.)

Paul the Sunman · 11-10-2014, 03:06 PM

For what it is, the DA 55-300 is pretty small.

kh1234567890 · 11-10-2014, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

For what it is, the DA 55-300 is pretty small.

Small is obviously relative. It is nearly a foot long zoomed out and with the hood on.

Doundounba · 11-10-2014, 04:06 PM

The FA 28-105mm F/3.2-4.5 is very compact and light given the range it offers. Some reviews talk about focus hunting, but I've had zero problems on my K-01. Happy with the output, too.

Paul the Sunman · 11-10-2014, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by kh1234567890

Small is obviously relative. It is nearly a foot long zoomed out and with the hood on.

I am normally in the habit of zooming it in and reversing the hood before putting it in my bag, where it fits comfortably.

yusuf · 11-10-2014, 10:58 PM

M24-35/f3.5 is another small zoom and performs well on FF. Although range is limited, perfect for the landscapes.

schnitzer79 · 11-10-2014, 11:52 PM

Originally posted by MJSfoto1956

I think "huge" is a bit of a stretch.

Here is the 16-45mm in an OpTech USA 2.5" deep accesory case along with other Pentax lenses for comparison. I find it to be a great little lens.

YMMV

Michael

great kit you have there

hoopsontoast · 11-11-2014, 02:37 AM

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

After the DA 20-40, the best of Pentax's small zooms may be the FA 20-35 f4, which weighs only 245 grams and is only 7 cm in length.

+1, I love my FA20-35, really light and compact, great lens optically as well!

mixberry · 11-11-2014, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by hoopsontoast

+1, I love my FA20-35, really light and compact, great lens optically as well!

hard lens to find

Pablom · 11-11-2014, 07:18 AM

Pentax-FA 28-70/4 is a very good lens in my opinion. not as small as 35-70 though.

hoopsontoast · 11-11-2014, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by mixberry

hard lens to find

Yes, I suppose, they turn up every month or so. Worth getting one before the value rockets with any future FF camera.....

jeallen01 · 12-19-2014, 03:38 PM

Dare I say the 18-135 Pentax? Not much bigger than the 18-55 or anything similar.

redrockcoulee · 12-20-2014, 10:08 PM

Originally posted by hoopsontoast

+1, I love my FA20-35, really light and compact, great lens optically as well!

Tried mine for the first time today on my almost new K5iis and liked what I saw. Need to try it out on one of my MZ cameras (and change) my signature. It is smaller than wife's 16-45 but that too is not huge.

**dadipentak** · 12-21-2014, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by hoopsontoast

Worth getting one before the value rockets with any future FF camera.....

I just did.

kilburn · 12-22-2014, 03:05 AM

For a telezoom the DA50-200 is remarkably small and light, less than 80mm long and only 250g.

I have longer and better lenses but if I'm heading out and want to pack a 'just in case' tele it often ends up in the bag because of the negligable size and weight penalty.

11-10-2014, 04:24 PM	#20
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,846	Originally posted by kh1234567890 Small is obviously relative. It is nearly a foot long zoomed out and with the hood on. I am normally in the habit of zooming it in and reversing the hood before putting it in my bag, where it fits comfortably. Last edited by Paul the Sunman; 11-10-2014 at 05:50 PM.

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11-10-2014, 01:24 PM	#16
mgvh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,030	Tokina 80-200 SZ-X f1:4.5-5.6 (It looks like the previously mentioned SD 70-210, but performs excellently.)

11-10-2014, 03:06 PM	#17
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,846	For what it is, the DA 55-300 is pretty small.

11-10-2014, 04:02 PM	#18
kh1234567890 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Manchester, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,653	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman For what it is, the DA 55-300 is pretty small. Small is obviously relative. It is nearly a foot long zoomed out and with the hood on.

11-10-2014, 04:06 PM	#19
Doundounba Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montréal QC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,351	The FA 28-105mm F/3.2-4.5 is very compact and light given the range it offers. Some reviews talk about focus hunting, but I've had zero problems on my K-01. Happy with the output, too.

11-10-2014, 10:58 PM	#21
yusuf Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palo Alto, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,497	M24-35/f3.5 is another small zoom and performs well on FF. Although range is limited, perfect for the landscapes.

11-10-2014, 11:52 PM	#22
schnitzer79 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	Originally posted by MJSfoto1956 I think "huge" is a bit of a stretch. Here is the 16-45mm in an OpTech USA 2.5" deep accesory case along with other Pentax lenses for comparison. I find it to be a great little lens. YMMV Michael great kit you have there

11-11-2014, 02:37 AM	#23
hoopsontoast Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 861	Originally posted by northcoastgreg After the DA 20-40, the best of Pentax's small zooms may be the FA 20-35 f4, which weighs only 245 grams and is only 7 cm in length. +1, I love my FA20-35, really light and compact, great lens optically as well!

11-11-2014, 07:11 AM	#24
mixberry Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: West Java, Indonesia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 144	Originally posted by hoopsontoast +1, I love my FA20-35, really light and compact, great lens optically as well! hard lens to find

11-11-2014, 07:18 AM	#25
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Pentax-FA 28-70/4 is a very good lens in my opinion. not as small as 35-70 though.

11-11-2014, 02:35 PM	#26
hoopsontoast Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 861	Originally posted by mixberry hard lens to find Yes, I suppose, they turn up every month or so. Worth getting one before the value rockets with any future FF camera.....

12-19-2014, 03:38 PM	#27
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Dare I say the 18-135 Pentax? Not much bigger than the 18-55 or anything similar.

12-20-2014, 10:08 PM	#28
redrockcoulee Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 2,306	Originally posted by hoopsontoast +1, I love my FA20-35, really light and compact, great lens optically as well! Tried mine for the first time today on my almost new K5iis and liked what I saw. Need to try it out on one of my MZ cameras (and change) my signature. It is smaller than wife's 16-45 but that too is not huge.

12-21-2014, 10:19 AM	#29
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by hoopsontoast Worth getting one before the value rockets with any future FF camera..... I just did.

12-22-2014, 03:05 AM	#30
kilburn New Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: London, UK Posts: 12	For a telezoom the DA50-200 is remarkably small and light, less than 80mm long and only 250g. I have longer and better lenses but if I'm heading out and want to pack a 'just in case' tele it often ends up in the bag because of the negligable size and weight penalty.