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Pentax HD D FA★ 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW

Pentax's pro telephoto zoom: constant f/2.8, a DC motor, three-way focus limiter, detachable tripod mount and AW sealing. 1.76kg; takes Pentax teleconverters for more reach.

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£2299 new
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Core
Released
2015
Focal Length
70–200mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Pentax K-mount
Filter Size
77mm
Dimensions
91.5mm diameter × 203mm length
Weight
1755g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
DC motor
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.13x
Min. Focus Distance
1.2m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
7.6
Street
4.9
Travel
4.1
Wedding & Events
7.7
Filmmaking
5.1
Documentary
5.6
Sports & Action
7.0
Landscape
6.0
Wildlife
5.3
Casual
3.6
Food
4.9
Architecture
5.9
Underwater
5.2
✅ Great For
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Wedding & Events 7.7 Strong on focal length, optical quality and weather sealing.
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Portrait 7.6 Strong on optical quality, focal length and bokeh.
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Sports & Action 7.0 Strong on focal length, optical quality and burst-speed support.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Casual 3.6 Held back by portability and focal length.
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Travel 4.1 Held back by portability and focal length.
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Food 4.9 Held back by close focusing and focal length.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — HD D FA★ 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW