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Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM vs Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
Specification comparison
Spec smc Pentax-DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE
Brand Pentax Zeiss
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Telephoto Telephoto
Focal length 200mm 200mm
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.0 (faster)
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.

Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE

A 200mm f/2 fast telephoto prime lens, the Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE is designed for Pentax K mount bodies. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.

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