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 Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 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. Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 140mm. The Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR with a length of 110mm, is 30mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 91mm compared to the Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR's 89mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR and Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 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 Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 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 148g (15%) lighter than the Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 which has a weight of 935g.
Lens Mounts
The Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR has the Pentax KAF3 lens mount whereas the Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 has the Leica L 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 Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-70mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8 .
