Wedding, Events & Documentary Photography — HD D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR (2015): The professional zoom for Pentax DSLR shooters — weather-sealed to the same standard as the K-3 Mark III, with a constant f/2.8 across the full range.
Travel, Documentary & Wedding Photography — FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS (2017): The one-lens solution for Sony shooters — exceptional range, built-in OSS, and G-series quality that covers every shooting situation in one barrel.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The hd d fa 24-70mm f/2.8 ed sdm wr is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | HD D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR (2015) | FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) | f/4 (constant max aperture) |
| Video | 38cm minimum focus distance | 38cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | SDM (Supersonic Drive Motor) — fast and quiet | Direct Drive SSM — fast and reliable across the full zoom range |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body SR/IBIS) | 5-stop OSS (up to 7 stops combined with body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 985g | 663g |
| Dimensions | 92mm diameter × 133mm length | 83.4mm diameter × 113.3mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | Pentax KF-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | HD D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR | FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — |
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