Name: smc DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR
Brand: Pentax
SKU: 597
Rating: 3.9 (9 reviews)

Pentax smc DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR top

4.1

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.4 / 5

Both the zoom and focus ring operate smooth
AF speed is reasonably fast
Build quality was reasonably good

lacking the fast maximum aperture and expensive glass
The front element does not rotate so using a polarizer is no problem
have been coated to reduce flare and ghosting

Elements: 11
Focus method: Extending front
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: 50, 200 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Telephoto

Pentax smc DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR - Pros & Cons

Both the zoom and focus ring operate smooth
AF speed is reasonably fast
Build quality was reasonably good
It performs very nicely in the middle of its range

lacking the fast maximum aperture and expensive glass
The front element does not rotate so using a polarizer is no problem
have been coated to reduce flare and ghosting
noticeable focusing noise in AF mode
Rating this lens is hard
hunting as light levels became lower
No Zoom Zoom Lock No Zoom Zoom Ratio Max Aperture
rain
snow and wind
Vignetting was evident at wide apertures with all focal length settings

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Pentax smc DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Pentax KAF

Aperture max	4-5.6
Aperture min	22-32
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	6

Elements	11
Groups	10
Special elements / coatings	1 ED element
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	10.05 oz
Diameter	2.72 in
Length	3.13 in
Filter size	1.93 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	50 - 200
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	76.5 - 307
Angle of View	31.5 - 8.1
Maximum magnification	0.24 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Extending front
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Screw drive from camera
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	1.1
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black
Body materials	Metal
Lens Cap Type	O-LC49
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Sealing	yes

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Pentax smc DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Pentax - Editorial Reviews (5)

4.0

Based on 5 reviews

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Published: 16.02.2012

smc Pentax-DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED Lens

4.0

A compact, ultra-lightweight telephoto zoom kit lens for Pentax DSLR cameras.Most people will acquire the smc Pentax-DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED lens in the twin lens kit with one of Pentax's DSLR cameras. However, the kit lens supplied for review with the K-m camera body looked a little different from the lens shown on Pentax's website. Like the 18-55mm kit lens, the test lens lacked the green band around the rear edge of the zoom ring and focus markings in metres and feet in front of the focusing ring and no lens hood was provided.

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Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR Lens Review and Specs

Read our detailed analysis of the Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR Telephoto Zoom lens, find out its pros and cons, and how it compares with the other lenses.