HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR

taktoon · 02-28-2020, 06:14 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Another comparator, this time mounted on their preferred steeds.

70-210 with K-1 looks unbalanced!

reh321 · 02-28-2020, 06:20 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by taktoon

70-210 with K-1 looks unbalanced!

With left hand supporting lens, I don’t believe in “unbalanced”.

thibs · 02-28-2020, 06:23 AM

It was tongue in cheek IMO

**pres589** · 02-28-2020, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Another comparator, this time mounted on their preferred steeds.

For a moment I thought the 70-200 was mounted on a ZX-L or similar film body.

That would be pretty cool if that combo actually fully functioned.

cport · 02-28-2020, 06:59 AM

Hi Pentax 70-210/4 owners,

is there (or can you upload somewhere) any video where the AF speed is visible?

Best ...

reh321 · 02-28-2020, 07:22 AM

Originally posted by thibs

It was tongue in cheek IMO

I missed the smiley face indicating joke.

sundown · 02-28-2020, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Another comparator, this time mounted on their preferred steeds.

Thank you for the gear porn today, Sandy Hancock

Sandy Hancock · 02-28-2020, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by taktoon

70-210 with K-1 looks unbalanced!

What you can't see in this image is that the silver K-1 is wearing its battery grip. That helps a lot.

I agree (at least in part) with reh321 though, but I know which combination I'll be taking on a long bush walk

**RobA_Oz** · 02-28-2020, 09:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by taktoon

70-210 with K-1 looks unbalanced!

There’s a difference between visual balance and physical balance that is sometimes misinterpreted here.

Then again, it’s a three-dimensional world.

repaap · 02-29-2020, 12:09 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Another comparator, this time mounted on their preferred steeds.

Now, that is quite a trio right there B)

Sandy Hancock · 02-29-2020, 04:45 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by taktoon

70-210 with K-1 looks unbalanced!

Ah! I just noticed you were referring to the 70-210/4.0, not the 70-200/2.8 (which is indeed unbalanced, and greatly benefits from adding the grip to the body).

So I can safely assume it was a joke then

The new lens is so light, the K-1 feels like it's mounted with a prime. It's a comfortable one hand carry on the camera, and the narrow diameter makes it very easy to stow in a shoulder bag.

LennyBloke · 03-01-2020, 07:55 AM - **5 Likes**

Took the HD D-FA 70-210/4.0 out on the K1 mkII this morning to assess its weight and handling on a moderate walk - and although it's not the lightest lens in its class (the vastly under-rated Pentax-F 80-200mm F4.7-5.6 is the winner on that score) it was comfortable and delivered high quality results consistently.

IMO it's a great all-rounder and it's impressive at maximum aperture too

**pres589** · 03-01-2020, 08:20 AM - **1 Like**

Nice rendering of out of focus highlights. Doesn't seem "busy" at all. Could be a viable portrait zoom for the full frame crew?

It's too bad that there's no Pentax film camera that can mate with this lens.

**termy** · 03-01-2020, 08:26 AM - **1 Like**

should be ok with the film cams.

And with PZ-1 type, MZ-6, should also be able to do AV.

But, no AF.
Will have to manual focus.

**pres589** · 03-01-2020, 08:42 AM - **2 Likes**

How would a KAF2 camera control the aperture on a KAF4 lens that has no aperture lever?

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cport Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 428	... Hi Pentax 70-210/4 owners, is there (or can you upload somewhere) any video where the AF speed is visible? Best ...

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02-28-2020, 06:14 AM - 2 Likes	#1276
taktoon Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 605	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Another comparator, this time mounted on their preferred steeds. 70-210 with K-1 looks unbalanced!

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02-28-2020, 06:23 AM	#1278
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	It was tongue in cheek IMO

02-28-2020, 06:58 AM	#1279
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Another comparator, this time mounted on their preferred steeds. For a moment I thought the 70-200 was mounted on a ZX-L or similar film body. That would be pretty cool if that combo actually fully functioned.

02-28-2020, 07:22 AM	#1281
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by thibs It was tongue in cheek IMO I missed the smiley face indicating joke.

02-28-2020, 07:28 AM	#1282
sundown Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 588	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Another comparator, this time mounted on their preferred steeds. Thank you for the gear porn today, Sandy Hancock

02-28-2020, 02:24 PM	#1283
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by taktoon 70-210 with K-1 looks unbalanced! What you can't see in this image is that the silver K-1 is wearing its battery grip. That helps a lot. I agree (at least in part) with reh321 though, but I know which combination I'll be taking on a long bush walk

02-28-2020, 09:56 PM - 1 Like	#1284
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by taktoon 70-210 with K-1 looks unbalanced! There’s a difference between visual balance and physical balance that is sometimes misinterpreted here. Then again, it’s a three-dimensional world.

02-29-2020, 12:09 AM	#1285
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Another comparator, this time mounted on their preferred steeds. Now, that is quite a trio right there B)

02-29-2020, 04:45 AM - 4 Likes	#1286
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by taktoon 70-210 with K-1 looks unbalanced! Ah! I just noticed you were referring to the 70-210/4.0, not the 70-200/2.8 (which is indeed unbalanced, and greatly benefits from adding the grip to the body). So I can safely assume it was a joke then The new lens is so light, the K-1 feels like it's mounted with a prime. It's a comfortable one hand carry on the camera, and the narrow diameter makes it very easy to stow in a shoulder bag.

03-01-2020, 07:55 AM - 5 Likes	#1287
LennyBloke Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 677	Took the HD D-FA 70-210/4.0 out on the K1 mkII this morning to assess its weight and handling on a moderate walk - and although it's not the lightest lens in its class (the vastly under-rated Pentax-F 80-200mm F4.7-5.6 is the winner on that score) it was comfortable and delivered high quality results consistently. IMO it's a great all-rounder and it's impressive at maximum aperture too

03-01-2020, 08:20 AM - 1 Like	#1288
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	Nice rendering of out of focus highlights. Doesn't seem "busy" at all. Could be a viable portrait zoom for the full frame crew? It's too bad that there's no Pentax film camera that can mate with this lens.

03-01-2020, 08:26 AM - 1 Like	#1289
termy Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,154	should be ok with the film cams. And with PZ-1 type, MZ-6, should also be able to do AV. But, no AF. Will have to manual focus.

03-01-2020, 08:42 AM - 2 Likes	#1290
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	How would a KAF2 camera control the aperture on a KAF4 lens that has no aperture lever?