The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Pentax D FA 70-200mm F2.8ED and the Panasonic S 70-200 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 70-200 F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 209mm. The Pentax D FA 70-200mm F2.8ED with a length of 203mm, is 6mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 94mm compared to the Pentax D FA 70-200mm F2.8ED's 92mm diameter.
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. Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 weighs 1570g, 10% (185g) lighter than the Pentax D FA 70-200mm F2.8ED's weight of 1755g.
Filter Threads
The Pentax D FA 70-200mm F2.8ED has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Pentax D FA 70-200mm F2.8ED:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8:
Lens Mounts
The Pentax D FA 70-200mm F2.8ED has the Pentax KAF3 lens mount whereas the Panasonic S 70-200 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
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
