Pentax Japan, known for its top notch photography equipment has announced the tentatively named PENTAX-DA 70mm F2.4 Lens. Pentax showcased their latest product at the PHOTO IMAGING EXPO 2006 show at Tokyo Big Site in Ariake, Tokyo. The latest lens by Pentax has been exclusively designed for the Pentax DSRL’s including the Pentax *istD-series.

The Pentax DA 70mm F2.4 interchangeable uni-focal telephoto lens is a fast lens and like all Takumar SMC lenses, this one also promises great performance and is built from the finest of lens elements. This telephoto lens has a wide perspective coverage with a 23-degree angle of view which when compared to a 35mm format is equal to 107mm in focal length. The lens has been designed in mind keeping the ergonomics of the *istD and thus is extremely lightweight and compact. A feature which would be appreciated no doubt by all photography buffs. The PENTAX-DA 70mm F2.4 has the trademark PENTAX-original KAF lens mount and would most likely be available by October 2006.