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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Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED Lens for Pentax and Samsung DSLR Cameras
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Manufacturer: Pentax
Model: 21567
Product features:
  • 50-200mm telephoto zoom lens with f/4-5.6 maximum aperture for Pentax DSLR cameras
  • Incorporates extra-low-dispersion (ED) glass lens element and 2 aspherical lens elements
  • Responsive Quick-Shift Focus System allows instant shifts from auto to manual focus
  • Includes lens hood to minimize flare and ghost images; 4x zoom coverage in telephoto range
  • Measures 2.6 inches in diameter and 3.1 inches long; weighs 9.2 ounces
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Digital camera reviews of Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED Lens for Pentax and Samsung DSLR Cameras

Digital camera Review: 50-200 good choice.
Summary: 4 Stars

The Pentax DA 50-200 is one of the digital generation of lens dedicated to the family of digital cameras. It is not suitable for the film based 35mm cameras. It is physically small and light enough not to over balance your camera. The cost is reasonable, and the performance is excellent.

However, if the latest and greatest is all you want, Pentax has announced a DA* series lens similar to this one with a slightly longer focal length (60-250) with supersonic focusing (focusing motor in the lens) which will be available by the end of 2007. Of course if you have the now discontinued K100D body the new lens will not work in supersonic mode, but if you have a K10D or buy a new K100D Super model, this coming but not yet available lens might be an upscale choice.

For now though this is a good choice for all the ist digials and the k100d.

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

Fits Pentax Digital SLR Camera models / Fully Automatic Diaphragm / Compact Size / Includes Lens Hood / Accepts 52mm Filters Metering System - TTL open-aperture metering Minimum Focusing - 3.61 feet Filter Diameter - 52mm Maximum Magnification - 0.24 Maximum Diameter - 2.6 inches (66.5mm) Maximum Length - 3.1 inches (78.5mm) Weight (w/o Hood) - 9.2 oz. (260g) Hood - PH-RBB52 Equivalent focal length to 75mm-300mm in the 35mm format Compact dimensions with minimal aberrations Responsive Quick-Shift Focus System allows instant shift from AF to MF The image circle is designed to match the CCD used in PENTAX digital SLRs Comes with a lens hood to minimize flare and ghost images
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)

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