The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR and the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L is the longer of the two lenses at 126mm. The Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR with a length of 110mm, is 16mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 89mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR and Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR and the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR weighs 787g, which means it is 113g (12%) lighter than the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L which has a weight of 900g.
Lens Mounts
The Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR has the Pentax KAF3 lens mount whereas the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Pentax K-3 III Mono , Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF3 Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-70mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8 .
