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.

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.

The Pentax DA* 200mm SMC f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM is a high-end prime lens with an impressive specification

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.

A compact super-telephoto lens with a silent focusing motor, full time manual focus override, weather sealing and a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture.

Outstanding resolution; Almost zero distortion; Low CA; Fast focusing; Weather sealing; Build quality; Light weight; It doesn't fit other makes of camera to allow everyone to enjoy this lens

Outstanding resolution; Almost zero distortion; Low CA; Fast focusing; Weather sealing; Build quality; Light weight; It doesn't fit other makes of camera to allow everyone to enjoy this lens

La qualité optique est excellente, dès f2,8 le piqué est bien là, seules quelques rares situations à f2,8 peuvent engendrer des franges pourpres dans des zones surexposées. Aussi, comme avec tous les objectifs bien lumineux, les zones de flous sont sujettes aux aberrations longitudinales (violet...

The lens does what it says on the box, price so, so. I guess with practice the photographs will become what we expect. Easy lens to use for the correct picture.

I really enjoy this lens takes great pictures I bought it together with my D40X and have been using it for a while now and had no probelms.

great price; fast AF

none just yet

It's a REALLY good lens, You just want all your lens set to be the same. The only problem would be the weight of your backpack then.

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...