Quick answer
A compact weather-resistant telephoto zoom for Pentax APS-C bodies, weighing about 285 g. It focuses as close as 1.1 m.
Pros
- Light at about 285 g
- Weather resistant
- Compact
- Close focus 1.1 m
Cons
- Slow aperture
- APS-C only
- Less reach than 55-300
Verdict
A neat, light companion telephoto zoom.
About this lens
The Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR is a short-telephoto zoom lens covering 50-200mm at f/4-5.6 for Pentax K mount cameras, with weather-resistant construction and extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.
Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR 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
- 285 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 WR?
- Travel telephoto
- Casual portraits
- Outdoor use
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
How close can the Pentax DA 50-200mm focus?
Minimum focus is 1.1 m. That works for detail shots and small subjects, though it is not a dedicated macro unless stated.
Is the Pentax DA 50-200mm a full-frame lens?
No. It is designed for APS-C sensors, so on a full-frame body it will crop or vignette.
How much reach does it give on APS-C?
It frames like roughly 75-300mm on full frame.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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