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01-17-2017, 12:42 PM   #1
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A* 200mm f2.8 - Any Sample? Feedback?

I have always had a soft spot in my heart for green star lenses, but I have seen very little info regarding the A* 200mm f2.8
How does this lens perform? I see the price is similar to the DA* 200mm, is the DA* just a better performer and that is why there doesn't seem to be much talk about the A*?

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Maybe this will help you?

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/337195-da20...traits-k1.html
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Thanks for the link...but I am more interested in the impressions of the A* lens.
This one:
SMC Pentax A* 200mm F2.8 ED Reviews - A Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database
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here i have an album with a handful of full res samples I did on K-5.

Pentax smc A* 200mm F2.8 ED | Flickr

That should at least give some idea.

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QuoteOriginally posted by beholder3 Quote
here i have an album with a handful of full res samples I did on K-5.

Pentax smc A* 200mm F2.8 ED | Flickr

That should at least give some idea.
Thanks
It looks pretty sharp. I am mostly interested in it as a portrait lens.
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