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Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

28–105 mm · f/3.5 · Pentax KAF3

The Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR is a 28–105 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5 for the Pentax KAF3 mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
28–105 mm
Max aperture
f/3.5
Mount
Pentax KAF3
Designed for
Full frame

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
Full frame75.4° – 23.3°28–105 mm
APS-C (1.5×)53.6° – 15.3°43–161 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)51.6° – 14.7°45–168 mm
Micro Four Thirds42.2° – 11.8°56–210 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/5.6f/8f/11f/16
28 mm4.7 m3.3 m2.4 m1.7 m
105 mm66 m46 m34 m23 m

Circle of confusion 0.030 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Longest exposure for sharp stars

CameraNPF rule (wide open)500 rule
Full frame (24 MP)10.7 s @ f/3.517.9 s
Full frame (45 MP)9.1 s @ f/3.517.9 s
APS-C (24 MP)8.6 s @ f/3.511.7 s

Cameras that fit (43)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR equivalent to on APS-C?
About 42–158 mm (1.5×) or 45–168 mm on Canon APS-C (1.6×).
Which cameras is the Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR compatible with?
It fits Pentax 35mm film: full frame, Pentax *ist DL2, Pentax *ist DL, Pentax *ist DS2, Pentax *ist DS and more (see the full list above).