Love this lens. It's extremely sharp (especially center frame), utterly silent and quick to focus, can create lovely bokeh, and handles comfortably. Before I bought it, I thought image quality might be a noticeable compromise from my go-to 31 limited as a walkaround lens, and it's most definitely...

I purchased the Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 lens to replace the 16-50mm Digital lens I had been using with my Pentax K-20 camera. The 16-50mm not being suitable to take advantage of the Full Frame sensor in my recently purchased Pentax K-1 camera, I had been searching for the right lens to carry, when...

This is an update to my initial impressions. I had some issues with some purple fringing but found out this was due to my using two filters at once on this lens. Took one off and all issues disappeared. This is the first lens you should attach to your K1. It is the most versatile for general use.

well I do like it very much, it's nice, I little heavy with the camera but it feels just right in my hands, really aggressive looking on camera, fast and silence

The focal length range of this PENTAX zoom lens is perfect for about 99% of the pictures most people take every day. So if your in a quandary about which lens to chose with your new or existing Pentax camera give this lens a close look.

Smaller than I anticipated for a 24-70 f/2.8; takes great photos with fast focusing. Not a lot to complain about. Used it in a rainforest with active rain for ~4h without any worries about moisture.

I purchased this FF lens prior to getting a K1. I used it with my K3 body and had no issues whatsoever. Compared to my DA* 16-50 lens, the results were very similar but sometimes it seemed that the DA* was superior. The colour seemed to be more to my liking with the DA*.

Giving 3 stars for this lens is extremely generous on my part. I have now purchased and returned 4 of these lenses. LENS #1: 24mm soft borders, 35mm extremely soft. Shooting f5 was unacceptable, had to stop down to f8-f13 and NOT view images large enough to be displayed in Full Frame native...

This is one tank of a lens, burly and fit for purpose describes this lens.If your hiking your gear across country, this lens might stay at home despite its optical brilliance. Throwing my Billingham into the back of the Land Rover for a days shooting, this is the go to lens.

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  Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

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This is an excellent lens. I've been using it as my daily driver for the better part of a year, and I've yet to be disappointed. I verified the focus adjustment when I first got the lens, and it was perfect, no adjustment required. Focus is fast and image quality is sharp.