Pentax SMC-DA 200mm F2.8 ED IF SDM
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13 years ago
Pentax DA* 200mm SMC f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM Review
Pentax's 200mm f/2.8 fast-aperture prime lens is one of those products that inspire confidence from the outset. This is unsurprising because, being a DA* lens, it is intended for demanding users and has been designed to withstand taxing conditions.
10 years ago
A great telephoto lens in a compact light weight hand holdable package. You get the equlivent of 300mm f2.8 lens crop factor when used with a Pentax APC sensor camera. Great for wildlife and sports photograpy. The lens tack sharp and renders beautiful color and great bokeh.
10 years ago
Someone could complaint about the speed autofocus of pentax lenses. Maybe, they would change their minds when shooting with holy DA* 200mm. It would be perfect adding the colar-ring.
Pros:
- holy fast autofocus
- sharpness
Cons:
- non colar-ring
8 years ago
Excellent full-frame long telephoto prime
Although marked as a DA* cropped sensor lens, this lens covers full-frame very sharply, even in the corners, without evident vignetting. I tested this lens at f/8, which I would expect to use outdoors, the primary use for a long-tele lens in any event, so I have no data about its sharpness near...
7 years ago
High "old school" quality/
I've had this lens for 2 yers now and it's always a joy to use. It's based on an old film design and the AF isn't as quick as you'd like sometimes, but the image quality is right up there with an y 200mm lens made.
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