Pentax FA Limited HD Pentax-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited 43mm
Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 105-300mm
What Buyers Say
Pentax FA Limited HD Pentax-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited 43mm
The Pentax FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited is highly praised for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and solid metal build. Users love it for portraits and low-light photography, often calling it a must-have for Pentax shooters. Some note quirks like screw-drive autofocus noise and occasional fringing wide open, but these are minor compared to the overall image quality. A few mention the lack of a lens hood and that it's best suited for full-frame cameras.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh
- Solid metal build
- Compact and lightweight
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Screw-drive autofocus noise
- Fringing wide open
- No lens hood included
- Not ideal on APS-C
- Occasional focus miss in low light
Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 105-300mm
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional sharpness, compact and lightweight design, and versatile macro capability. Users highlight its fast autofocus, effective image stabilization, and compatibility with teleconverters as major strengths. While a few note the lack of an included lens case and the lens extending when zooming, the overall sentiment is extremely positive, with many considering it a must-have travel and all-around telephoto zoom.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Compact and lightweight design
- Versatile macro capability
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Effective image stabilization (OSS)
Cons
- No lens case included
- Lens extends when zooming
- No aperture ring
- Tripod foot not Arca-Swiss compatible
- Close focusing slower than distant
Scores
Specifications
| Pentax FA Limited HD Pentax-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited 43mm | Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 105-300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 43 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 43 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 19 |
| Groups | 6 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 0 | 5★ |
| Coating | SMC coating | Nano AR Coating II |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.15 kg★ | 1.04 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 260 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:8★ | 0.5x |
Pros & Cons
Pentax FA Limited HD Pentax-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited 43mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average bokeh (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 105-300mm
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 71 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.