The Pentax SMC DA 200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM is a high-performance telephoto prime lens designed for Pentax APS-C format DSLR cameras, though it is also full-frame compatible. With a bright f/2.8 aperture, it excels in sports, wildlife, and portrait photography, offering sharp image quality and fast autofocus.
Key Features:
- Optical Construction: 9 elements in 8 groups, including extra-low dispersion (ED) glass to minimize chromatic aberrations.
- Autofocus System: Features Supersonic Drive Motor (SDM) for smooth and silent autofocus, with Quick-Shift Focus for manual fine-tuning.
- Weather Resistance: AW (All-Weather) sealing protects against dust and moisture, ensuring durability in challenging environments.
- Internal Focusing (IF): The lens maintains its length while focusing, improving handling and balance.
- Super Multi-Coating (SMC) & Super Protect (SP) Coating: Reduces flare and ghosting while repelling water, dust, and grease.
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm: Produces smooth and natural bokeh for artistic depth-of-field effects.
- Filter Compatibility: Accepts 77mm filters, with a deep lens hood for glare reduction.
This lens is a premium telephoto prime, offering exceptional sharpness, fast aperture, and professional-grade weather sealing, making it a great choice for action, wildlife, and portrait photographers.
Specifications for the Pentax SMC DA 200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM:
| Specification |
Details |
| Focal Length |
200mm |
| Maximum Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture |
f/22 |
| Lens Mount |
Pentax KAF2 |
| Format Compatibility |
APS-C / Full-Frame |
| Optical Construction |
9 elements in 8 groups |
| Special Elements |
Extra-low dispersion (ED) |
| Autofocus System |
Supersonic Drive Motor (SDM) or Screw-Drive |
| Focus Type |
Autofocus with manual override |
| Internal Focusing (IF) |
Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance |
1.2m / 46.8 in |
| Maximum Magnification |
0.20x |
| Diaphragm Blades |
9, rounded |
| Image Stabilization |
None (relies on camera body stabilization) |
| Filter Thread |
77mm |
| Weather Resistance |
Yes (AW - All-Weather sealing) |
| Coating |
Super Multi-Coating (SMC), Super Protect (SP) |
| Field of View |
8.1° (Diagonal on APS-C) |
| Dimensions |
Approx. 83mm (Diameter) x 134mm (Length) |
| Weight |
Approx. 825g / 29.1oz |