Pentax 70mm f/2.4 DA Limited Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras
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Manufacturer: PentaxRelease Date: 2006-11-05
Model: 21620
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- SMC PENTAX ? DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited. The 70mm Limit
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- Smc P DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited. 21620
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Digital camera reviews of Pentax 70mm f/2.4 DA Limited Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: An Excellent Lens
Summary: 5 Stars
I got the DA 70 limited as a follow up to my DA 40 limited. I loved the DA 40 and since size wise they are similar, I didn't think I could go wrong with it.
The DA 70 has an all metal build and quite tight construction. It includes "quick shift" which allows the tweaking of focus without putting the camera into manual mode. I also has a screw on hood, that I leave on all of the time. I put away the metal lens cap, since I have a paranoia about losing it. A 43 mm lens cap seems to fit perfectly in the end of the hood: Fotodiox Inner pinch Lens Cap, 43mm.
As far as shooting with this lens, it is a joy. Even with the lens hood, it is tiny, which makes hand holding shots much easier. In street shooting situation it is non threatening as well. Colors are nice, contrast sharp. In particular, it seems to be about the perfect portrait lens, with excellent central sharpness, even wide open.
I looked at the FA 77 limited as well, but couldn't afford the extra cost.
The only negative with the DA 70 is that it lacks close focus ability. On the other hand, if you look at the size differential between it and say, the Sigma 70mm which does have macro ability, it is considerable.
All in all, it is an excellent lens that I highly recommend.
Summary of Pentax 70mm f/2.4 DA Limited Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras
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