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Quick answer
The Pentax smc Pentax-FA 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 AL [IF] is a wide-angle to telephoto superzoom lens covering 28-200mm at f/3.8 for the Pentax K mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Pentax smc Pentax-FA 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 AL [IF] is a superzoom lens covering 28-200mm at f/3.8-5.6 for Pentax K mount cameras. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
Pentax smc Pentax-FA 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 AL [IF] specifications
What can you shoot with the Pentax smc Pentax-FA 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 AL [IF]?
At 28-200mm this is a wide-angle to telephoto superzoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 28–200mm | 10.3–65.5° | 12.3–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42–300mm | 6.9–46.4° | 8.2–54.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Pentax smc Pentax-FA 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 AL [IF] use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Pentax smc Pentax-FA 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 AL [IF]?
It zooms across 28-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.8. That makes it a wide-angle to telephoto lens.
Is the Pentax smc Pentax-FA 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 AL [IF] a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 28-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.8.
What is the Pentax smc Pentax-FA 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 AL [IF] equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 42–300mm on full frame, with a 6.9–46.4° horizontal and 8.2–54.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Pentax smc Pentax-FA 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 AL [IF] fit?
Any Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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