Pentax SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM

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

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B&H Photo Video

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.

Pentax K-30
6.8°
horizontal angle of view
304mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

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

Prime lens Prime lens Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Max focal length Telephoto lens Help
200 mm

Cons

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

Zoom range Below average zoom range Help
1x
Min focal length Poor wide angle lens Help
200 mm

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

Magnification Poor macro Help
1:5 (0.2x)

Specifications

General

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

Aperture

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

Features

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

Form factor

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

Angle of view

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

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