Pentax SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens
The SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Lens is a medium-range 4X telephoto zoom, designed for exclusive use with PENTAX KAF-mount digital SLR cameras. This DA 50-200mm zoom features a responsive "Quick-Shift Focus System" that allows photographers to instantly switch the focus mode from auto to manual with a slight twist of the focus ring.
This lens boasts a simple, functional design, is weather sealed plus has a SP (Super Protect) coating to keep the lens free of grease, dust and other elements which could impact lens function and image quality. This lens also features an Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass lens element 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 23.5 x 15.7mm size of the CCD used in PENTAX digital SLRs to optimize camera performance.
- Weather Resistant
- SP (Super Protect) Coating Repels Dust, Water and Grease
- 4X Zoom Coverage in the Telephoto Range
- Quick-Shift Focus System for Instant Auto to Manual Focusing
- Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass Lens Element
- Two Aspherical Lens Elements for Superior Sharpness
- Minimal Chromatic and Spherical Abberation
- Simple, Functional Design
- Equivalent to 75-300mm in the 35mm Format
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length |
50 - 200 mm Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 76.5 - 307 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/4.5 - 5.6 Minimum: f/22 - 32 |
| Camera Mount Type | Pentax K |
| Format Compatibility | Pentax Digital (APS-C) |
| Angle of View | 31.5° - 8.1° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 3.60' (1.10 m) |
| Magnification | 0.24x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:4.16 |
| Groups/Elements | 10/11 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 49 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.7 x 3.1" (6.86 x 7.87 cm) |
| Weight | 10.1 oz (286 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 21 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (18)
- Durable (16)
- Easy to use (14)
- Reliable (11)
- Easily interchangeable (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (14)
- Landscape photography (9)
- Everyday (7)
- Home (5)
- Portraits (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (11), Photo enthusiast (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (16)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great Product for the Price
When I was looking to buy a telephoto I wanted something with a fair price and this was definitely it. I have used this for different sports I cover and some close-ups of animal wildlife...Read complete review
When I was looking to buy a telephoto I wanted something with a fair price and this was definitely it. I have used this for different sports I cover and some close-ups of animal wildlife. I have been impressed with this lens so far and will keep using it.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Waste of money! Unless you need a WR len
I have owned 3 pentax cameras, k-x,k-r and now the k-5. I have used many many differnt lenses on all 3 cameras and i have to say this is one of the ...Read complete review
I have owned 3 pentax cameras, k-x,k-r and now the k-5. I have used many many differnt lenses on all 3 cameras and i have to say this is one of the worst lenses i have ever used. The only good thing other than the colors is the WR. It may be a bad copy, I dont know but im returning it for the sigma 50-200 hsm, os lens. I have owned the sigma before and it was head and shoulders above the pentax 50-200mm wr.
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Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens:
Great lens. Beautiful photos. Easy to use. delivery was extremely fast. well packaged.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Not sharp
Best Uses
- Home
- Studio
Comments about SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens:
I have owned 3 pentax cameras, k-x,k-r and now the k-5. I have used many many differnt lenses on all 3 cameras and i have to say this is one of the worst lenses i have ever used. The only good thing other than the colors is the WR. It may be a bad copy, I dont know but im returning it for the sigma 50-200 hsm, os lens. I have owned the sigma before and it was head and shoulders above the pentax 50-200mm wr.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Traveling
Comments about SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens:
Recently purchased for some wedding shooting. Great pictures from across the church and not much bigger than the kit 18-55mm lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Traveling
Comments about SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens:
I bought this lens to replace a Pentax 100-300mm FA I NO LONGER USE AND JUST LOVE THE QUALITY OF PICTURES I AM GETTING FROM IT.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens:
Good for the beginners and you can't beat the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Traveling
Comments about SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens:
Due ti its compact size, light weight, weather resistance and better than average optical quality, this lens is a really good choice for all general field applications. From family outings to grand landscapes; install this lens and leave it on. Quick, quiet focus and easy zoom allow for great candids and while the 4-5.6 apature limits indoor use, this range isn't an indoor fit anyway. Great compliment to the 18-55 giving 95% of us everything we need.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens:
I use this lens for nature and
travelling photography. I always have Pentax products and i was every time satisfied. This lens is a very good choice for my use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Traveling
Comments about SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens:
I gave my wife my *iSTD Pentax when I moved up to my K20D. I also bought a 75 to 300mm to go with it. Every time we're out shooting together, she wants to borrow the 75 to 300 and from that point on, I never see it again. So I got this lens just for her. It's just long enough to suit her and tough enough to take her abuse.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Traveling
Comments about SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens:
I have been shooting pictures with Pentax cameras since 1970's.
This lens exemplifies what Pentax lenes are all about, clear precise pictures, durable and versatile.
I take a wide range of pictures from events to nature, people. The Pentax lens and equipment excel in every area.
If your looking for a non-professional type lens, look no further. Joe Busch, NY
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Traveling
Comments about SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens:
Good lens foe the price. I live in Portland OR so WR is important to me
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Traveling
Comments about SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens:
Truly water resistant. Did not intend expose to extreme conditions but lens and camera (K10D) got soaked and splashed multiple times and survived during spring break at a Wisconsin Dells water park. Happy to use as a walkaround lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Cheap
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Bad Weather
- Everyday use
- Traveling
Comments about SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens:
Nice light weight lens that is a good focal length for me to carry on trips. I also like the WR for when my wife and I are hiking to see her waterfalls. This is a lot of lens for the money.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Traveling
Comments about SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens:
Have used previous version of this lens (not WR). It was really good for it's price. This one is step forward. Rain, snow, drops of mud aren't problems now.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens:
The lens is light and responses quickly when zooming in or out.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Convenience
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Traveling
Comments about SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens:
I purchased this lens to compliment my other Pentax low end zoom and find that it does the job. For the price, it delivers sharp photos that are not at the level of a pro lens, but after all it's a consumer lens. I find that all I need are two Pentax zooms to cover my full range of photos and both easily fit with my Pentax digital SLR camera in a small case.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens:
Very happy with this lens. All Pentax lens are very good. Also, received a terrific, much lower, price from B & H. Much less than local camera retailer.
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Sports/Action
Comments about SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens:
Great lens, exactly as advertised. I wish I had bought the camera with this lens instead of the stock lens (28 to 55 mm)but now I have both. Easy to focus. Perfect for the camera body.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens:
I haven't had a chance to take a lot of picture but I'm very pleased with what I have taken.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens:
This lens is a great fast focusing, sharp lens. I have been using this lens to take bird photos for the last few weeks and it does a marvelous job. the greatest advantage of this zoom is its size. It breaks down to being only a 1/4 inch longer than my 18-55 zoom kit lens. I also like that is allows manual focus with AF on. The only con is no macro and its shortest focusing range is about 4 feet.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- None yet
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens:
To get photos for competition in my camera club.
Very sharp.
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