Quick answer
The Pentax smc Pentax-FA* 80-200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 80-200mm at f/2.8 for the Pentax K mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 80-200mm f/2.8 fast telephoto zoom lens from Pentax fits Pentax K mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Pentax smc Pentax-FA* 80-200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] specifications
- Brand
- Pentax
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 80-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Pentax smc Pentax-FA* 80-200mm f/2.8 ED [IF]?
At 80-200mm this is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 80–200mm | 10.3–25.4° | 12.3–30.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 120–300mm | 6.9–17.1° | 8.2–20.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Pentax smc Pentax-FA* 80-200mm f/2.8 ED [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* 80-200mm f/2.8 ED [IF]?
It zooms across 80-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.
Is the Pentax smc Pentax-FA* 80-200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 80-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Pentax smc Pentax-FA* 80-200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 120–300mm on full frame, with a 6.9–17.1° horizontal and 8.2–20.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Pentax smc Pentax-FA* 80-200mm f/2.8 ED [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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