General Description
This lens has just been released, and has not been tested yet. The only information known is the following Pentax press release:
Asahi Optical Co, Ltd. is pleased to announce the introduction of the SMC Pentax-FA Zoom 28mm~90mm F3.5~F5.6 lens for use with Pentax 35mm-format autofocus SLR cameras. Covering the most frequently used focal length range — from 28mm wide angle to 90mm telephoto — this standard zoom lens is the most compact in its category, despite its high-performance optical design incorporating 10 elements in eight groups. This versatile zoom lens also features a minimum focusing distance of 40 centimeters (1.3 feet) at any focal length for a maximum magnification of 0.28 times (at the 90mm setting). With its extra-compact, lightweight body, simple operations and attractive styling, this standard zoom lens is the perfect choice for beginning and intermediate SLR photographers using super-compact Pentax MZ-series SLRs.
| Product Information | |
|---|---|
| Exact Name | SMC PENTAX-FA 1:3.5-5.6 28-90mm |
| Color | silver-black |
| Years of Production | 2001 ~ 2004 |
| Availability | used, several times a month |
| Catalog Number | 27697 |
| Sold with Hood | — |
| Sold with Case | — |
Technical Specifications
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Optical Formula | 10 elements in 8 groups |
| Aperture Range | f/3.5 (5.6) ~ f/22 (38) |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 6 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 0.4 m |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.28 X |
| Mechanics | |
| Filter Diameter | 58 mm |
| Maximum Diameter | 66.5 mm |
| Length | 67.5 mm |
| Weight | 195 g |
| Special Features | rotating front element |
| Accessories | |
| Cap | plastic clip-on cap, 58 mm |
| Fitting Hood(s) | unknown |
| Fitting Case(s) | soft case: S80-120 |
