Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM vs Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto

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Pentax

smc Pentax-DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM

Vivitar

200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto

Specification comparison
Spec	smc Pentax-DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM	200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto
Brand	Pentax	Vivitar
Mount	Pentax K	Pentax K
Type	Telephoto	Telephoto
Focal length	200mm	200mm
Max aperture	f/2.8 (faster)	f/3.0
Released	2008	n/a
Blades	9	n/a
Format	aps-c	n/a
Groups	8	n/a
Af motor	SDM	n/a
Elements	9	n/a
Weight g	825	n/a
Filter mm	77	n/a
Length mm	134.0	n/a
Diameter mm	83.0	n/a
Min focus m	1.2	n/a
Max magnification	0.2	n/a

Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM

This 200mm f/2.8 telephoto prime lens from Pentax fits Pentax K mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. A premium weather-resistant "Star" series lens for Pentax K-mount cameras.

Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto

This 200mm f/3 telephoto prime lens from Vivitar fits Pentax K mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.

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