Pentax D FA 21217 70-210mm
Pentax
48 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Pentax D FA 21217 70-210mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 210 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 16 |
| Groups | 14 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | HD Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.82 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SDM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 950 mm | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.13★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Pentax D FA 21217 70-210mm
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)7th %ile
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Pentax D FA 21217 70-210mm
No current pricing available
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
