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Kunzite · 02-15-2020, 05:47 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

C'mon guys. I woke up in a good mood this morning... but now...

Oh, sorry! Then I won't say a word about the regular customer discount, which is in double digits...

**aslyfox** · 02-15-2020, 05:51 AM

in this review, other 70-200 F4 lenses are compared to the * 70- 200 F2.8

Quote:

HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW
Vs. Other 70-200mm Lenses

It is not our custom to compare reviewed lenses with equivalent offerings from other manufacturers in a standalone review. The lack of interchangeability makes such an exercise pointless since our reviews are targeted for current Pentax users.

However, the introduction of the K-1 Full Frame camera, along with a groups of professional lenses, has the potential to draw the attention of photographers not familiar with Pentax. Because of this, we have created a section of the current review dedicated to comparing the D FA 70-200mm F2.8 with other similar lenses.

This comparison will concentrate on features, specifications, lens design. Except for the Tamron lens, which is available new in Pentax mount and will be fully analyzed later in the review, no optical comparisons will be performed. . . .

Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/hd-pentax-d-fa-star-70-200mm-f28/vs-oth...#ixzz6E1ix3tvo

does anyone know how the new Pentax compares one to one with the * 70-200 F2.8

**BigMackCam** · 02-15-2020, 05:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kunzite

Oh, sorry! Then I won't say a word about the regular customer discount, which is in double digits...

In the words of the inimitable Dandy Warhols... "We used to be friends"

Kunzite · 02-15-2020, 05:56 AM

Originally posted by Dan Rentea

Considering it is a new released lens compared to the others, it's not a bad price...

New products are available fast, and at good prices (compared to same product in other EU countries). They don't quite keep up with the later price drops though...

thibs · 02-15-2020, 06:04 AM

Originally posted by cport

Congrats! How is it in terms of AF? Is it faster than 50-135? Could you give me some feedback pls? I am thining of this lens too

Oh faster it will be

**aslyfox** · 02-15-2020, 06:10 AM

this is what the forum says about it now:

Pentax Lens Review Database » Digital Era Pentax K-Mount Lenses » D FA Zoom Lenses HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR Review RSS Feed

Quote:

HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR
Wed January 22, 2020

Description: Introduced in 2020, the HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR

Quote:

is a much lighter option for a telephoto zoom than the HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 zoom. The new lens weighs in at just 891 g (28.9 oz), whereas the D FA* F2.8 lens weighs in at 1755 g (61.9 oz). To bring the weight down the new lens is one stop slower than the D FA*.

While this lens is designed for the 24x36mm full-frame format it can also be used on cameras with the APS-C sensor format. The lens features rounded diaphragm blades for smooth Bokeh and is aimed at shooting sports, wild life and distant landscapes.

The key features are:
* Weather resistant (WR)
* HD coating
* SP coating of the front element
* Three ED lens elements
* Internal focusing and internal zoom
* Quick-shift
* Focus Range Limiter (0.95cm - 2m and 2m to infinity)

The lens has a built-in SDM type autofocus motor and no provision for screw drive autofocus. Furthermore the aperture is electronically controlled, so this lens can only be used with cameras that support the KAF4 mount (K-50 and newer). The lens is compatible with the HD Pentax-DA 1.4x AF Rear Converter when used for the APS-C format. The lens has no provision for a tripod mount.

Read more at: HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR Reviews - D FA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Pen-A · 02-15-2020, 06:25 AM

Meanwhile in Finland the price is 1299 Euros.. Hopefully in a few months it will be closer to 1100 Euros or less..

house · 02-15-2020, 08:54 AM - **2 Likes**

The pricing of camera gear across formats, brands and continents is extremely confusing at the moment. Trying to figure out if a lens is priced correctly is near impossible.

cport · 02-15-2020, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by thibs

Oh faster it will be

Is it a is it an expectation?

thibs · 02-15-2020, 12:54 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by cport

Is it a is it an expectation?

Well, I know my 50-135 very well. And reading comments here, the 70-210 is in a different league. The 70-210 is way faster.

Dan Rentea · 02-15-2020, 01:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by thibs

Well, I know my 50-135 very well. And reading comments here, the 70-210 is in a different league. The 70-210 is way faster.

I also know very well the 50-135mm f2.8 lens and also the Tamron 70-210mm f4 lens and I'm confident that the Pentax 70-210mm f4 lens is better both optically and in terms of af speed.

cport · 02-15-2020, 03:15 PM

thanks guys. So far I did not see any feedback, comment or review confirming this ...

thibs · 02-15-2020, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by cport

thanks guys. So far I did not see any feedback, comment or review confirming this ...

Well, Dan just did.

Franc · 02-16-2020, 01:03 AM

price in Holland €1099

biz-engineer · 02-16-2020, 01:04 AM

Originally posted by Franc

price in Holland €1099

That's a 100 Euros less than German price.

02-15-2020, 03:15 PM	#1152
cport Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 429	... thanks guys. So far I did not see any feedback, comment or review confirming this ...

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02-15-2020, 05:47 AM	#1141
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by BigMackCam C'mon guys. I woke up in a good mood this morning... but now... Oh, sorry! Then I won't say a word about the regular customer discount, which is in double digits...

02-15-2020, 05:51 AM	#1142
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	in this review, other 70-200 F4 lenses are compared to the * 70- 200 F2.8 Quote: HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW Vs. Other 70-200mm Lenses It is not our custom to compare reviewed lenses with equivalent offerings from other manufacturers in a standalone review. The lack of interchangeability makes such an exercise pointless since our reviews are targeted for current Pentax users. However, the introduction of the K-1 Full Frame camera, along with a groups of professional lenses, has the potential to draw the attention of photographers not familiar with Pentax. Because of this, we have created a section of the current review dedicated to comparing the D FA 70-200mm F2.8 with other similar lenses. This comparison will concentrate on features, specifications, lens design. Except for the Tamron lens, which is available new in Pentax mount and will be fully analyzed later in the review, no optical comparisons will be performed. . . . Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/hd-pentax-d-fa-star-70-200mm-f28/vs-oth...#ixzz6E1ix3tvo does anyone know how the new Pentax compares one to one with the * 70-200 F2.8

02-15-2020, 05:52 AM - 1 Like	#1143
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,705	Originally posted by Kunzite Oh, sorry! Then I won't say a word about the regular customer discount, which is in double digits... In the words of the inimitable Dandy Warhols... "We used to be friends"

02-15-2020, 05:56 AM	#1144
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Dan Rentea Considering it is a new released lens compared to the others, it's not a bad price... New products are available fast, and at good prices (compared to same product in other EU countries). They don't quite keep up with the later price drops though...

02-15-2020, 06:04 AM	#1145
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by cport Congrats! How is it in terms of AF? Is it faster than 50-135? Could you give me some feedback pls? I am thining of this lens too Oh faster it will be

02-15-2020, 06:10 AM	#1146
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	this is what the forum says about it now: Pentax Lens Review Database » Digital Era Pentax K-Mount Lenses » D FA Zoom Lenses HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR Review RSS Feed Quote: HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR Wed January 22, 2020 Description: Introduced in 2020, the HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR Quote: is a much lighter option for a telephoto zoom than the HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 zoom. The new lens weighs in at just 891 g (28.9 oz), whereas the D FA* F2.8 lens weighs in at 1755 g (61.9 oz). To bring the weight down the new lens is one stop slower than the D FA. While this lens is designed for the 24x36mm full-frame format it can also be used on cameras with the APS-C sensor format. The lens features rounded diaphragm blades for smooth Bokeh and is aimed at shooting sports, wild life and distant landscapes. The key features are: Weather resistant (WR) * HD coating * SP coating of the front element * Three ED lens elements * Internal focusing and internal zoom * Quick-shift * Focus Range Limiter (0.95cm - 2m and 2m to infinity) The lens has a built-in SDM type autofocus motor and no provision for screw drive autofocus. Furthermore the aperture is electronically controlled, so this lens can only be used with cameras that support the KAF4 mount (K-50 and newer). The lens is compatible with the HD Pentax-DA 1.4x AF Rear Converter when used for the APS-C format. The lens has no provision for a tripod mount. Read more at: HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR Reviews - D FA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

02-15-2020, 06:25 AM	#1147
Pen-A Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 675	Meanwhile in Finland the price is 1299 Euros.. Hopefully in a few months it will be closer to 1100 Euros or less..

02-15-2020, 08:54 AM - 2 Likes	#1148
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	The pricing of camera gear across formats, brands and continents is extremely confusing at the moment. Trying to figure out if a lens is priced correctly is near impossible.

02-15-2020, 11:34 AM	#1149
cport Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 429	Originally posted by thibs Oh faster it will be Is it a is it an expectation?

02-15-2020, 12:54 PM - 2 Likes	#1150
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by cport Is it a is it an expectation? Well, I know my 50-135 very well. And reading comments here, the 70-210 is in a different league. The 70-210 is way faster.

02-15-2020, 01:11 PM - 1 Like	#1151
Dan Rentea Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Bucharest Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by thibs Well, I know my 50-135 very well. And reading comments here, the 70-210 is in a different league. The 70-210 is way faster. I also know very well the 50-135mm f2.8 lens and also the Tamron 70-210mm f4 lens and I'm confident that the Pentax 70-210mm f4 lens is better both optically and in terms of af speed.

02-15-2020, 04:03 PM	#1153
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by cport thanks guys. So far I did not see any feedback, comment or review confirming this ... Well, Dan just did.

02-16-2020, 01:03 AM	#1154
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,214	price in Holland €1099

02-16-2020, 01:04 AM	#1155
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,253	Originally posted by Franc price in Holland €1099 That's a 100 Euros less than German price.

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