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Pentax HD -D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR 210mm
The constant f/4 aperture and 20-element optical design with three extra-low dispersion elements maintain sharpness and color accuracy throughout the 70-210mm zoom range. Its moisture-resistant construction and near-silent SDM autofocus deliver reliable outdoor focusing and weather protection for both stills and video. This lens suits Pentax K-mount portrait photographers needing controlled depth of field and dependable all-weather performance.
Focal length 210mm
Aperture f/4
Mount Pentax K
Weight 816 g
af type Autofocus
lens type Telephoto
61 Overall Score
Price CA$1,512
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong bokeh (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong optical (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong social proof (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average build (20th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 210 |
| Focal Length Max | 210 |
| Elements | 20 |
| Groups | 14 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Pentax K |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 950 |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.13 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Pentax HD -D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR 210mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 210mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Pentax K | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 816 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 515 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentax HD -D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR 210mm | 54.9 | 78.4 | 20.2 | 37.7 | 75.6 | 71.8 | 80.8 | 34.1 | 74.1 | 35.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 30.3 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 86.4 | 54.6 | 22.8 | 95.9 | 84.1 | 91.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
Price
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