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Ricoh Announces 70-210mm Pentax Zoom Share This on LinkedIn   Tweet This   Forward This

22 January 2020

Ricoh has announced the HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm f4 ED SDM WR zoom lens for full-frame Pentax K-mount dSLRs. The telephoto zoom features a lightweight body with weather-resistant construction, the company said.

A constant f4 maximum aperture ensures consistent brightness throughout the zoom range. The new zoom has a minimum focusing distance of 3.12 feet and a maximum magnification of 0.32x. It also features a Quick-Shift Focus System that enables an instant shift to manual-focus operation after locking a subject in focus during autofocus operation.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights of the new zoom include:

  • K-mount lens
  • Full-frame format
  • Aperture Range: f4 to f32
  • Three extra-low dispersion elements
  • Two anomalous dispersion elements
  • Weather-resistant construction
  • Quick-Shift Focus System

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for the zoom include:

PENTAX HD 70-210mm f4 LENS SPECIFICATIONS
Mount K Mount
Focal Length 70mm to 210mm
Aperture f4 to f32
9 rounded diaphragm blades
Angle of View 34.5° to 11.8°
Minimum Focus 3.12 feet
Magnification 0.32x
Optical Design 20 elements in 14 groups
Autofocus Yes
Image Stabilization No
Filter Thread 67mm
Dimensions 3.09 x 6.89 inches
Weight 1.8 lbs.

PRICE, AVAILABILITY

Pentax said the HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm will ship on Feb. 15 for a $1,099.95. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.

Ricoh Announces Compact, Lightweight, High-Performance Telephoto Zoom Lens for Use With 35mm Full-Frame dSLR Cameras

New HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mmF4ED SDM WR provides great portability in a variety of applications, from nature and scenic photography to active fieldwork

PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corp. has announced the HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mmF4ED SDM WR zoom lens for use with Pentax K-mount dSLR cameras. This high-performance telephoto zoom lens features a compact, lightweight body with weather-resistant construction for great portability in a variety of outdoor applications.

Featuring a highly portable design, this high-performance zoom lens covers the image circle of 35mm full-frame dSLRs and provides a focal length range of 70mm to 210mm ideal for handheld outdoor photography. A constant f4 maximum aperture ensures consistent brightness throughout the zoom range and enables increased control over depth of field for selective focus effects. When used with an APS-C-format camera, its focal length range is extended to the equivalent of 107mm to 322mm in the 35mm format. The new lens has a minimum focusing distance of 0.95 meters and a maximum magnification of 0.32 times, providing greater macro coverage than previous models. It also features a Quick-Shift Focus System that enables an instant shift to manual-focus operation after locking a subject in focus during autofocus operation.

This lens is ideal for active field photography in a wide range of outdoor applications including scenic photography, landscape shooting with a beautiful bokeh effect in the fore- and background, close-up photography of animals and plants and sports and wildlife photography where its outstanding portability really comes in handy.

A high-grade, multi-layer high-definition coating has been applied to the optical elements of the lens, enabling the capture of high-contrast images with edge-to-edge sharpness and minimizing flare and ghost images. A super-protective coating, highly repellent to water, grease and dirt, has also been applied to the lens' front surface, making it easy to wipe off stains or fingerprints.

Pricing and Availability

The HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mmF4ED SDM WR will be available for sale on Feb. 15, at http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com and retail outlets nationwide for a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1099.95.


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