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    SMC Pentax-FA 70-200 mm f/ 4-5.6 Power Zoom
    SMC Pentax-FA 70-200 mm f/ 4-5.6 Power Zoom

    SMC Pentax-FA 70-200 mm f/ 4-5.6 Power Zoom

    70–200mm · f/4–5.6

    Overview

    The SMC Pentax-FA 70-200mm f/4-5.6 Power Zoom is a compact, lightweight film-era lens (465g, 49mm filter) that offers good value on modern Pentax DSLRs. Optically, it provides useful close-up capability (0.25x magnification) but lacks telecentric design, which may affect digital performance. Handling is typical of Pentax FA series: a thin manual focus ring that rotates during AF and a rotating front element, complicating polarizer use. No QuickShift or bayonet hood. Best suited for budget-conscious Pentax users seeking a portable telephoto zoom for casual use.