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Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED Lens for Pentax and Samsung DSLR Cameras

Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED Lens for Pentax and Samsung DSLR Cameras


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Brand: Pentax
Category: Photography

List Price: $376.50
Buy New: $204.66
You Save: $171.84 (46%)



Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 42 reviews

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 4
Maximum Focal Length: 200
Minimum Focal Length: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 6.1 x 4 x 3.8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.

MPN: 21567
Model: 21567
UPC: 027075113695
EAN: 0027075113695
ASIN: B0009OAFI4

Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Product Description
Designed for exclusive use with Pentax KAF-mount digital SLR cameras including the *ist D and the *ist DS digital SLRs, the Pentax DA 50-200mm f4-5.6 ED lens offers 4x zoom coverage in the telephoto range. Further, the lens features an angle of view from 31.5 degrees to 8.1 degrees (equivalent in focal length from 76.5mm to 306mm in the 35mm format).

The lens also incorporates an Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass lens element (11-element/10-group optical construction) and two aspherical lens elements for true-to-life image reproduction and overall size reduction. The image circle in DA-series lenses is designed to perfectly match the 23.5mm x 15.7mm size of the CCD used in Pentax digital SLRs to optimize camera performance. The new design also contributes to a drastic reduction in size, weight and production cost, compared to 35mm-format counterparts with similar specifications.

Other features include:

  • Compact dimensions with minimal aberrations
  • Responsive Quick-Shift Focus System allows instant shift from AF to MF
  • Comes with a lens hood to minimize flare and ghost images
  • 52mm filter size
  • Weighs 9.2 ounces
  • Measures 2.6 x 3.1 inches (diameter x length)



Customer Reviews:   Read 20 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars DA 50-200 Lens   September 28, 2008
Steven Demoss (Missouri)
As advertised. The lens works great! It gave me the range I was looking for at a price I could could live with. I would recommend the lens for anyone with a Pentax camera if they were needing the 50-200mm range. I get good sharp clear pictures and the color definition is as good as with the 18-55mm that came with the Pentax ist ds when I purchased it.


5 out of 5 stars You will enjoy this lens   August 30, 2008
mk (Brooklyn, NY)
Just enough to get a little closer to your subject: eagle's beak or neighbor's nose...this lens will help you stay out of trouble...easy to use... light, small, sharp and affordable...perfect choice for a traveler with limited space...(motorcycle touring)...logical addition to my reasonably priced k10d...


5 out of 5 stars Excelent lens   July 30, 2008
A. Kapinos (Cleveland, OH USA)
I bought it to cover the upper part of the tele-range. So far I'm a happy camper.


5 out of 5 stars Unbeatable at this price   June 25, 2008
Julien Pierre (Santa Clara, California)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This is a great zoom. The pictures come out sharp. This lens gets plenty of light with my K200D, despite not being rated "fast".
This is a good complement to the 18-55 kit lens of the Pentax K200D.
You cannot do better for a new lens at this price.



4 out of 5 stars Used for over 2 years   June 8, 2008
C. Beaudette (Central Texas)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I've used this lens as one of my 2 main lenses for over 2 years - great image quality and quick AF. Only drawback is it's not an f2.8 lens.

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