Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited Lens Review

Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited Sample Photos

Sharpness is excellent across the frame when stopped down \| 1/320 sec \| f/6.3 \| 70.0 mm \| ISO 100 High-Res	The closest focusing distance of 70cm is typical for a lens of this type and focal length \| 1/80 sec \| f/2.4 \| 70.0 mm \| ISO 100 High-Res
Out of focus backgrounds have a pleasing if slightly busy appearance \| 1/30 sec \| f/2.4 \| 70.0 mm \| ISO 100 High-Res	Contrast remains good when shooting into the light \| 1/125 sec \| f/4.5 \| 70.0 mm \| ISO 100 High-Res
1/400 sec \| f/2.4 \| 70.0 mm \| ISO 100 High-Res	1/125 sec \| f/9.0 \| 70.0 mm \| ISO 200 High-Res
1/125 sec \| f/11.0 \| 70.0 mm \| ISO 100 High-Res	1/125 sec \| f/9.0 \| 70.0 mm \| ISO 100 High-Res

Value For Money

With this lens being one of the 'Limited' line from Pentax, it carries a slight price premium and is available for around £565. However, the older version, which lacks the HD optical coatings is still available from some retailers at around £450, which is a substantial saving, especially if performance is similar. Even with the £570 price tag, this lens represents excellent value for money, given that it is well built and performs well.

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Sharpness is excellent across the frame when stopped down \| 1/320 sec \| f/6.3 \| 70.0 mm \| ISO 100 High-Res	The closest focusing distance of 70cm is typical for a lens of this type and focal length \| 1/80 sec \| f/2.4 \| 70.0 mm \| ISO 100 High-Res
Out of focus backgrounds have a pleasing if slightly busy appearance \| 1/30 sec \| f/2.4 \| 70.0 mm \| ISO 100 High-Res	Contrast remains good when shooting into the light \| 1/125 sec \| f/4.5 \| 70.0 mm \| ISO 100 High-Res
1/400 sec \| f/2.4 \| 70.0 mm \| ISO 100 High-Res	1/125 sec \| f/9.0 \| 70.0 mm \| ISO 200 High-Res
1/125 sec \| f/11.0 \| 70.0 mm \| ISO 100 High-Res	1/125 sec \| f/9.0 \| 70.0 mm \| ISO 100 High-Res

Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited Lens Review

Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited Sample Photos

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