Pentax smc DA* 200mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM vs Pentax smc DA* 300mm F4.0 ED (IF) SDM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Pentax smc DA* 200mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Pentax smc DA* 200mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM is lighter by 245g.
- Pentax smc DA* 200mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM goes wider (200mm vs 300mm).
- Pentax smc DA* 300mm F4.0 ED (IF) SDM reaches further (300mm vs 200mm).
| Spec | smc DA* 200mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM | smc DA* 300mm F4.0 ED (IF) SDM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 200mm (wider) | 300mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2008 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 8 | n/a |
| Af motor | SDM | n/a |
| Elements | 9 | n/a |
| Weight g | 825 (lighter) | 1070 |
| Filter mm | 77 | 77 |
| Length mm | 134.0 | 184.0 |
| Diameter mm | 83.0 | 83.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.2 (closer focusing) | 1.4 |
| Max magnification | 0.2 | n/a |
Pentax smc DA* 200mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM
A bright 200mm prime for Pentax APS-C bodies with SDM focusing. It weighs about 825 g, takes 77mm filters and has a 9-bladed aperture.
Pros
- f/2.8 aperture
- SDM autofocus
- 9-bladed aperture
- Good build
Cons
- APS-C only
- No lens stabilization
Pentax smc DA* 300mm F4.0 ED (IF) SDM
A 300mm f/4 telephoto prime for Pentax APS-C bodies with SDM focusing. It weighs about 1,070 g and takes 77mm filters.
Pros
- f/4 at 300mm
- SDM autofocus
- Star-series build
- Close focus 1.4 m
Cons
- APS-C only
- Heavy
- No lens stabilization