Pentax SMC DA 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM*

$1,197
200 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/2.8
Pentax SDM Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 8 users at B&H Photo Video

"Extremely well built, weather sealed, fast, and sharp at all F-stops."

"Unbelievable image clarity with zero distortion. Impressive build and quality workmanship."

"My only gripe with this lens is its weight. It is heavy."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Pentax K-30, Pentax K-5 and Pentax K-5 II.

horizontal angle of view
6.8°
304mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Pentax DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs other Pentax K lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	Telephoto lens
	200 mm

Cons

The Pentax DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs other Pentax K lenses

	Below average zoom range
	1x

	Poor wide angle lens
	200 mm

The Pentax DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs other Pentax K sports lenses

	Poor macro
	1:5 (0.2x)

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	200 mm	below average
	Max focal length	200 mm
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:5 (0.2x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Pentax SDM	above average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Pentax K
	Length	134 mm
	Diameter	83 mm
	Filter size	77 mm
	Weight	0.8 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	6.8°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	6.8°	above average
	Wide vertical	4.5°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	4.5°	above average
	Wide diagonal	8.1°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	8.1°	above average

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Pentax SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Pentax DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs other Pentax K lenses

Cons

The Pentax DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs other Pentax K lenses

The Pentax DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs other Pentax K sports lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Pentax SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM lens?

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Pentax SMC DA 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM*

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Pentax SMC DA 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM* lens?