Lens · prime
SMC Pentax 67 200mm f/4
Pentax · 1986-c.2009
Discontinuedmedium-format
SMC Pentax 67 200mm f/4: 5 elements in 5 groups, 8 aperture blades, 1.5m minimum focus, 77mm filter thread, 795g.
- Focal length
- 200mm
- Max aperture
- f/4
- Mount
- Pentax 67
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 5 / 4
Known for
- Portraits
- Nature
- Wildlife
- Telephoto landscapes
Considerations
- Tripod recommended
- Slower than 165mm f/2.8
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)4, level 4 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast4, level 4 of 5
Flare resistance4, level 4 of 5
CA control4, level 4 of 5
Vignetting control4, level 4 of 5
Distortion control5, level 5 of 5
Bokeh: Smooth, compressed
Rendering: Classic telephoto
Colour: Warm Pentax
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
Takumar/6x7 200mm f/4 (Super-Takumar, Super-Multi-Coated Takumar)
1969-1986
4 elements/4 groups, 2.5 m focus, 67mm filter, 900 g
Different optics
smc PENTAX 67
1986-c.2009
5 elements/4 groups, 1.5 m focus, 77mm filter, 795 g
New optics, closer focus
Common issues
- Very reliable
Buying guide
Check focus and aperture.
Specifications
| Mount | Pentax 67 |
| Focal Length | 200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 8 |
| Min Focus | 1.5m |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Weight | 795g |
Optical design
| Formula | unknown |
| Elements | 5 |
| Groups | 4 |
| Coating | SMC (Pentax) |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $250 - $450
- Mint
- ~$550
Indicative, no dated source.