Overview

The HD Pentax DA 70mm F2.4 AL Limited is a pancake lens praised for excellent sharpness, especially at f/5.6, with good center sharpness wide open and minor corner softness. Chromatic aberration is low but noticeable in corners. Vignetting is mild, under half a stop at wide apertures. Build quality is excellent with a metal shell and smooth focus ring. The lens is compact and lightweight, ideal for portraits on APS-C. It suits photographers seeking a high-quality, portable short telephoto lens.