Pentax HD FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW Review

Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW Verdict

As you might expect, this lens is a highly competent, highly specified lens, with all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a high end manufacturer's own lens.

Features like weather sealing, metal build, silent focusing and exotic optical coatings all add to the appeal of this optic and there is enough there to keep almost anyone happy. The performance of this lens is good, but maybe not good enough to support a £300 premium over similar lenses from other camera marques. Of course, the appeal of this optic will also largely depend on the appeal of the forthcoming Ricoh/Pentax full frame SLR, when that is finally available.

Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW Pros

Very good sharpness in the centre at maximum aperture
Very good sharpness across the frame when stopped down
Weather and dust resistant construction
Excellent build quality
Silent focusing
Full time manual focus override
Constant f/2.8 aperture
Low falloff

Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW Cons

Autofocus with phase detection was hit and miss with tested sample
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The Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW delivers very good sharpness, and excellent build quality.

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