Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mmF2.8ED SDM WRvsPentax HD PENTAX-D FA★ 50mmF1.4 SDM AW
HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mmF2.8ED SDM WR
24-70mm / F2.8
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HD PENTAX-D FA★ 50mmF1.4 SDM AW
50mm / F1.4
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Which to choose
When the HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mmF2.8ED SDM WR suits you better
- Weight123g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-70mm in a single lens
When the HD PENTAX-D FA★ 50mmF1.4 SDM AW suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mmF2.8ED SDM WR109.5mm long × 88.5mm diameter
- HD PENTAX-D FA★ 50mmF1.4 SDM AW106mm long × 80mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mmF2.8ED SDM WR | Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA★ 50mmF1.4 SDM AW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 50mm | −26mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 50mm | +20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 38cm | 40cm | −0.02m |
| Max magnification | 0.19× | 0.18× | +0.01x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 787g | 910g | −123g |
| Length | 109.5mm | 106mm | +3.5mm |
| Diameter | 88.5mm | 80mm | +8.5mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 72mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2015 | 2018 | −3year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mmF2.8ED SDM WR relative to HD PENTAX-D FA★ 50mmF1.4 SDM AW.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mmF2.8ED SDM WR
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HD PENTAX-D FA★ 50mmF1.4 SDM AW
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