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SMC Pentax-A* 200mm f/2.8 ED

Pentax · 1984-1996

Professional ED telephoto from the Star series. Exceptional sharpness.

Known for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Portraits with reach

Considerations

  • Heavy
  • Expensive

Optical Characteristics

Sharpness (wide)
5/5
Sharpness (stopped)
5/5
Contrast
5/5
Flare Resistance
4/5
CA Control
5/5
Vignetting Control
3/5
Distortion Control
4/5

Bokeh: Outstanding professional quality

Common Issues

  • Check for fungus
  • Inspect aperture blades

Buying Guide

Specifications

MountPentax K
Focal Length200mm
Max Aperturef/2.8
Min Aperturef/32
Aperture Blades9
Filter Size77mm
Weight850g

Optical Design

FormulaTelephoto
Elements7
Groups6
CoatingSMC (Pentax)
Special1 ED glass

Pricing

£400 - £650

Typical used price

Mint: ~£850

Adapts To

Sony EFujifilm XCanon RFMicro Four Thirds

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