Quick answer
The Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED is a standard to telephoto zoom lens covering 50-200mm at f/4.0 for the Pentax K mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 50-200mm f/4-5.6 short-telephoto zoom lens, the Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.
Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED specifications
- Brand
- Pentax
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 50-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.1 m
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Weight
- 272 g
- Length
- 80 mm
- Diameter
- 69 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED?
At 50-200mm this is a standard to telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 75–300mm | 6.9–27° | 8.2–32.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED?
It zooms across 50-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 50-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.
What is the Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 75–300mm on full frame, with a 6.9–27° horizontal and 8.2–32.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED 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.
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