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**Kerrowdown** · 10-21-2018, 09:45 AM - **5 Likes**

Not many people seem to be using this focal length these days, I'm not sure why... as I'm at the moment having an extended illicit affair with my “Gorgeous Lady” (Pentax-A* 200mm F2.8 ED).

Here's the first image to to get the ball rolling.

**Kevin B123** · 10-21-2018, 10:58 AM

My SMC 200 f4 sees occasional action.
I'm trying for Andromeda with it now without success (no fault of the lens!), it has it's uses

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Great shot BTW.

Saltwater Images · 10-21-2018, 11:18 AM

I was torn between th DA* 200 and DA* 60-250 this past Spring - ultimately choosing the zoom for flexibility as every other lens in my bag is a prime. After several months of use, and loving the image quality of the 60-250; I have found that 90%+ of my photos have been shot around 200 mm. I do wish that I had the extra stop of light from time to time.

I plan on upgrading my K-5II in the new year or Spring with a KP or hopefully K-3II replacement. If the improved sensor eliminates the need for an additional stop of light then I’m set. If not there will be a 200 prime in my bag shortly after. On crop sensors the 200 is a sweet focal length for shooting sports.

**monochrome** · 10-21-2018, 11:29 AM

I bought an FA*200/2.8 from a member who was in some need at the time. Despite all my good intentions it remains an ‘I intended to’ lens. Your recent posts should change that.

.:

normhead · 10-21-2018, 11:34 AM - **7 Likes**

DA* 200 with K-3

With the K-1

**Kerrowdown** · 10-21-2018, 11:54 AM - **7 Likes**

**Kerrowdown** · 10-21-2018, 02:14 PM - **5 Likes**

**Kerrowdown** · 10-21-2018, 03:01 PM

normhead · 10-21-2018, 03:24 PM - **3 Likes**

few more.

Sandy Hancock · 10-21-2018, 04:01 PM - **4 Likes**

I find my DFA*70-200 tends to gravitate to the long end. Does that count?
From yesterday.

**pepperberry farm** · 10-22-2018, 02:55 AM - **15 Likes**

I have a nice copy of the SMC A 200/4 that doesn't get used nearly enough - I even Singled with her a couple of months ago....

**Kerrowdown** · 10-24-2018, 04:31 AM - **1 Like**

**Kerrowdown** · 10-24-2018, 04:32 AM - **2 Likes**

**Kerrowdown** · 10-24-2018, 04:33 AM - **2 Likes**

**onlineflyer** · 10-25-2018, 05:06 PM - **1 Like**

This is a great addition to the lens club, Kerrowdown. Here's a dahlias in decline, trying its best to maintain its beauty. Shot today under a cloudy sky using a K -5iis + K 200/2.5, shot at f2.5, handheld.

10-21-2018, 09:45 AM - 5 Likes	#1
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	"The 200mm... the seemly unloved these days focal length club" Not many people seem to be using this focal length these days, I'm not sure why... as I'm at the moment having an extended illicit affair with my “Gorgeous Lady” (Pentax-A* 200mm F2.8 ED). Here's the first image to to get the ball rolling.

10-21-2018, 11:54 AM - 7 Likes	#6
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864 Original Poster	Who Says You Can't Do Portraits

10-21-2018, 02:14 PM - 5 Likes	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864 Original Poster	Favourite Kirkyard

10-21-2018, 03:01 PM	#8
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864 Original Poster	Cane Furniture

10-24-2018, 04:31 AM - 1 Like	#12
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864 Original Poster	Maps

10-21-2018, 11:18 AM	#3
Saltwater Images Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Newfoundland Photos: Gallery Posts: 501	I was torn between th DA* 200 and DA* 60-250 this past Spring - ultimately choosing the zoom for flexibility as every other lens in my bag is a prime. After several months of use, and loving the image quality of the 60-250; I have found that 90%+ of my photos have been shot around 200 mm. I do wish that I had the extra stop of light from time to time. I plan on upgrading my K-5II in the new year or Spring with a KP or hopefully K-3II replacement. If the improved sensor eliminates the need for an additional stop of light then I’m set. If not there will be a 200 prime in my bag shortly after. On crop sensors the 200 is a sweet focal length for shooting sports.

10-21-2018, 11:29 AM	#4
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I bought an FA*200/2.8 from a member who was in some need at the time. Despite all my good intentions it remains an ‘I intended to’ lens. Your recent posts should change that. .:

10-21-2018, 11:34 AM - 7 Likes	#5
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	DA* 200 with K-3 With the K-1

10-21-2018, 03:24 PM - 3 Likes	#9
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	few more.

10-21-2018, 04:01 PM - 4 Likes	#10
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	I find my DFA*70-200 tends to gravitate to the long end. Does that count? From yesterday.

10-22-2018, 02:55 AM - 15 Likes	#11
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,778	I have a nice copy of the SMC A 200/4 that doesn't get used nearly enough - I even Singled with her a couple of months ago....

10-24-2018, 04:32 AM - 2 Likes	#13
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864 Original Poster	Touching Moment

10-24-2018, 04:33 AM - 2 Likes	#14
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864 Original Poster	Storm's Coming

10-25-2018, 05:06 PM - 1 Like	#15
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,093	An underappreciated 200mm This is a great addition to the lens club, Kerrowdown. Here's a dahlias in decline, trying its best to maintain its beauty. Shot today under a cloudy sky using a K -5iis + K 200/2.5, shot at f2.5, handheld. Attached Images Last edited by onlineflyer; 10-25-2018 at 05:07 PM. Reason: misspelling

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