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Pentax HD D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

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4.7 / 5
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3 editorial reviews
Find out if the Pentax 28-105mm lens is right for you.Read more
The Pentax 28-105mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR is a master of none but a jack of all trades. It offers good image quality and weather sealing.Read more
The Pentax HD D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6ED DC WR is a solid full-frame starter zoom, but it makes the compromises you expect from a kit lens.Read more
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Pros

  • Edge sharpness is very good from wide open to f/16
  • the lens design is very appealing
  • lower cost

Cons

  • not the typical kit lens
  • there are no real exact equivalents
  • Flare is not a problem
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  • Internal
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • 28, 105 mm
  • no
  • Telephoto
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Pentax HD D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR - Pros & Cons

Pentax HD D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

Pros

  • Edge sharpness is very good from wide open to f/16
  • the lens design is very appealing
  • lower cost
  • lighter and more compact design
  • a well made and solid metal mount
  • excellent and the combination is easily manageable in terms of weight
  • general performance and excellent
  • The figures recorded are excellent
  • durable
  • dependable digital imaging system
  • compact

Cons

  • not the typical kit lens
  • there are no real exact equivalents
  • Flare is not a problem
  • It is only at full stretch that it falls way at the edges
  • there are no controls on it
  • biased towards prime lenses

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Pentax HD D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeTelephoto
Lens mountPentax KAF3
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Aperture
Aperture max3.5-5.6
Aperture min22-38
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades9
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Optics
Elements15
Groups11
Special elements / coatings
  • 1 UD element
  • 2 Aspherical elements
  • HD coating
  • SP coating
Power zoomno
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Dimensions
Weight15.52 oz
Diameter2.87 in
Length3.41 in
Filter size2.44 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length28 - 105
Maximum magnification0.22 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeMicromotor
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.5
Depth of field (DoF) scaleno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Sealingyes

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Pentax HD D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Pentax - Editorial Reviews (3)

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Pentax HD D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Pentax 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED D FA HD DC WR Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 17.02.2016
Pentax 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED D FA HD DC WR Review

Find out if the Pentax 28-105mm lens is right for you.

By The Imaging Resource
5 minute read
Pentax HD D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Review: Pentax 28-105mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR (Pentax K Mount)
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The Phoblographer
Published: 07.11.2016
Review: Pentax 28-105mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR (Pentax K Mount)

The Pentax 28-105mm f3.5-5.6 ED DC WR is a master of none but a jack of all trades. It offers good image quality and weather sealing.

By Chris Gampat
7 minute read
Pentax HD D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Pentax HD D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Review
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PCMAG
Published: 28.09.2016
Pentax HD D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Review
3.5

The Pentax HD D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6ED DC WR is a solid full-frame starter zoom, but it makes the compromises you expect from a kit lens.

By Jim Fisher
13 minute read

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