smc Pentax-DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM
- 200mm
- f/2.8
- Telephoto
- 825 g
- Min focus 1.2 m
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Quick answer
The Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM is a telephoto telephoto lens covering 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 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.
Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM specifications
- Brand
- Pentax
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2008
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 8 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- SDM
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.2 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.2x
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 825 g
- Length
- 134 mm
- Diameter
- 83 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM?
At 200mm this is a telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 300mm | 6.9° | 8.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM?
It is a fixed 200mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 200mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 300mm on full frame, with a 6.9° horizontal and 8.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM 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.
