HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lens additional coverage



Additional information on the new HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lens (price: $499.95):

MTF charts

Lens design

Sample photos

One sample photo is available here.

Features

1. Standard zoom lens covering most frequently used ranges

This standard zoom lens accommodates the image circle of a 35mm full-frame image sensor, and covers focal lengths between 28mm wide angle and 105mm medium telephoto. By incorporating the latest optics and a number of high-performance optical elements, it retains a sufficient brightness level even at edges of the image field, while effectively compensating for various aberrations. It delivers high-resolution images by optimizing the imaging power of the PENTAX K-1’s approximately 36.4 effective megapixels. Its compact, lightweight body and excellent cost performance make this lens a perfect regular lens for the Pentax K-1 camera.

2. Excellent image description, complementing the full-frame digital SLR camera performance

In its 15-element, 11-group optics, this zoom lens incorporates two high-precision aspherical optical elements, one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass optical element and one anomalous-dispersion glass optical element, to deliver bright, sharp images with minimal chromatic and spherical aberrations. Since its optics is designed to assure ample resolving power for the large, high-pixel image sensor, it produces well-defined, fine-detailed images.

3. HD Coating to improve image description

This lens is treated with the high-grade, multi-layer HD Coating.* Compared with conventional multi-layer coatings, this PENTAX-original coating assures higher light transmittance and less reflection to deliver bright, high-contrast images that are free of flare and ghost images, even under demanding lighting conditions such as backlight.

* HD stands for High Definition.

4. Quick-Shift Focus System

This PENTAX-developed system allows for flawless, delay-free switching from autofocus to manual-focus operation, after the subject is captured in focus by the camera’s AF system.

5. Weather-resistant construction

This lens features a dependable weather-resistant construction with eight sealing parts to effectively prevent the intrusion of water into the lens interior. Paired with a weather-resistant PENTAX digital SLR camera body, it creates a durable, dependable digital imaging system that performs superbly in demanding shooting settings — even in rain or mist, or in locations prone to water splashing or spray.

6. Other features

Specifications

Focal Length 28-105mm
Equivalent to 43-161mm in 35mm format

(when attached to PENTAX APS-C size DSLR cameras)
Maximum Aperture F3.5-5.6
Minimum Aperture F22-38
Lens Construction 15 elements in 11 groups
Angle of View (Diagonal) 75-23.5°(when attached to PENTAX 35mm full-frame SLR cameras)

53-15.5°(when attached to PENTAX APS-C size DSLR cameras)
Mount KAF3
Minimum Focusing Distance 0.5m (1.64 ft.)
Maximum Magnification 0.22x
Filter Diameter 62mm
Diaphragm Control Fully automatic
Number of Diaphragm Blades 9
Rounded diaphragm (28mm: F3.5-6.3 105mm: F5.6-10)
Lens Hood PH-RBC62 (included)
Lens Cap O-LC62 (included)
Lens Case S80-120 (optional)
Maximum Diameter x Length approx. 73.0mm x 86.5mm (approx. 2.9in. x 3.4in.)
Weight approx. 440g / with hood approx. 463g

(approx. 15.5oz./ with hood approx. 16.3oz.)



HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6ED DC WR lens sealing: