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Pentax HD D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR

Pentax's flagship standard zoom for full-frame and APS-C DSLR bodies — the HD D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR covers the most versatile everyday range at a constant f/2.8 aperture with full weather sealing. On the K-3 Mark III it delivers a 36–107mm full-frame equivalent range — wide enough for environmental shots and long enough for compelling portraits. Built to the same weather-resistance standard as the K-3 Mark III body, it is the natural professional zoom pairing for serious Pentax DSLR work.

GearFrame's Take

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.

Starting from
£1179 new
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Core
Released
2015
Aperture
f/2.8 (constant max aperture)
Compatible Mount
Pentax KF-mount
Dimensions
92mm diameter × 133mm length
Weight
985g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
SDM (Supersonic Drive Motor) — fast and quiet
Optical IS
None (relies on body SR/IBIS)
Min. Focus Distance
38cm minimum focus distance

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Wedding & Events
9.0
Landscape
7.0
Portrait
7.0
Great For
💍
Wedding & Events Constant f/2.8 and full weather sealing make this the professional choice for Pentax DSLR wedding photographers.
🏔️
Landscape Weather-sealed to match the K-3 Mark III — shoot in rain and harsh conditions with confidence across the full range.
👤
Portrait f/2.8 at the 107mm-equivalent end produces good subject separation for portraits and environmental shots.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →
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