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Pentax HD D FA★ 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW
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Pentax HD D FA★ 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW

Lens for Pentax K · Announced February 2015

Official page on us.ricoh-imaging.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)

  • Full frame lens
  • Telephoto

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Launch RRP
$2,299.95
  • Zoom range: 70–200mm, Full frame lens
  • Max aperture: f/2.8, Constant through the zoom
  • Optical stabilisation: None
  • Autofocus motor: DC
  • Weight: 1,755 g
  • Weather sealing: Sealed
  • Max magnification: 0.13×, Focuses to 1.20 m

HD D FA★ 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW overview

The Pentax HD D FA★ 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW is a 70–200mm f/2.8 zoom for full-frame cameras on Pentax K, announced by Ricoh in February 2015. 7 cameras we track take it without an adapter.

Going by its spec sheet, it suits portraits. It is a weaker pick for travelling light and close-ups.

No store we track in the United States lists it today. It is listed in the United Kingdom and Australia. It launched at $2,299.95.

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Things to know

  • 70–200mm zoom, f/2.8 constant through the zoom.
  • Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
  • Autofocus (DC motor); no optical stabilisation.
  • 1,755 g; 91.5 × 203 mm; 77mm filters.
  • Focuses down to 1.20 m, up to 0.13× magnification.
  • Weather sealed.
  • No used body-only listings at the stores we track in United States today: check eBay and the Used filter.

Good for

  • Portraits (70–135mm-equivalent reach at f/2.8)

Not the best for

  • Travelling light (1,755 g)
  • Close-ups (0.13× magnification)

From the HD D FA★ 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW's published specs, not from a review.

Price history

Price around the world

Cheapest in Australia. Not priced in the US yet.

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.

Lowest new and used price of the HD D FA★ 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW in each market, with an approximate conversion into USD
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United States(you)——
United Kingdom£1,871≈ $2,504—
Europe——
AustraliaCheapestA$2,995≈ $2,058—
Singapore——

Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.

Used: what it should be worth

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From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.

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HD D FA★ 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW specifications

Optics

Focal length
70–200mm
35mm equivalent
70–200mm (full frame)
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Made for
Full frame
Elements / groups
19 / 16
Aperture blades
9
Closest focus
1.20 m
Max magnification
0.13×

Focus & handling

Autofocus
Yes (DC)
Optical stabilisation
No
Weather sealed
Yes
Internal zoom
—
Aperture ring
No
Teleconverter compatible
Yes

Size & weight

Weight
1,755 g
Diameter × length
91.5 × 203 mm
Filter thread
77 mm

Cameras it fits

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