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Pentax SMC-DA 200mm F2.8 ED IF SDM

Rating 4.7 15 reviews
Manufacturer: Pentax
price $1,396.75 - $2,200.00
henrys.com
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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photozone.de
18 years ago

Pentax SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM - Review / Test Report

The DA* 200mm f/2.8 is part of Pentax' professional grade lens lineup and, correspondingly, it is a beautifully crafted lens. The outer body is obviously made of metal and the broad, rubberized focus ring operates very smooth.
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Pop Photo
17 years ago

Lens Test: Pentax SMCP-DA* 200mm f/2.8ED (IF) SDM AF

If you needed proof that Pentax has a high-performance, professional-quality DSLR in the offing, this $1,000 (street) lens is it. Based on the film-era 200mm f/2.8 FA lens, it's equipped with new internal-flare-suppressing coatings, and it has a newly designed rear element which Pentax claims...
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photodo
16 years ago

REVIEW: Pentax SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED(IF) SDM

Gary Wolstenholme takes a look at this compact super-telephoto lens with a silent focusing motor, full time manual focus override and a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture, which gives an equivalent field of view of a 300mm lens on a 35mm camera.
Pros:
  • Outstanding resolution
  • Almost zero distortion
  • Low CA
  • Fast focusing
  • Weather sealing
  • Build quality
  • Light weight
Cons:
  • It doesn't fit other makes of camera to allow everyone to enjoy this lens
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slrgear.com
16 years ago

Pentax 200mm f/2.8 ED IF SDM SMC DA* review by slider

The build qualit is very good and should last me a for years to come. The Images have been extremely sharp you might say magnificent. the supersonic drive motor is very fast and smooth.
Pros:
  • Extremely sharp and quite
Cons:
  • its a little heavy
  • but I can live with it
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