Pentax DA* 200 f/2.8

**baro-nite** · 10-27-2012, 11:13 AM - **1 Like**

f/4, 43% crop (K10D, ISO 800):

**baro-nite** · 10-27-2012, 11:21 AM

f/4, 42% crop (K10D, ISO 100)

**baro-nite** · 10-27-2012, 11:26 AM

f/2.8, 54% crop (K10D, ISO 100)

**baro-nite** · 10-27-2012, 11:29 AM

f/5.6, 63% crop (K10D, ISO 100)

Last edited by baro-nite; 05-14-2013 at 01:32 PM. Reason: updated image link

Na Horuk · 10-27-2012, 11:42 AM

These shots really make me want to get that lens

Good stuff

Stone G. · 05-08-2013, 07:32 AM - **1 Like**

I am a bit surprised that there aren't more sample images from this lens. Well, here are my humble contributions to pay tribute to this magnificent piece of optics.

(many) More sample images here:

GalleryGyesenSteiner

**LaurenOE** · 05-08-2013, 07:49 AM

I agree!

click on image for 1024x

click on image for 2014x (3.75meg file!)

Last edited by LaurenOE; 05-08-2013 at 07:57 AM.

**Rondec** · 06-06-2013, 02:02 PM

Grizzly.

Pit Viper.

Elliot.

asp1880 · 06-07-2013, 12:44 AM

Some old reposts taken with the 200.

First is eventual world champion Tony Martin on his way to the gold medal. f/3.5 I believe. Slight crop.

Next is a zoo shot taken through the glass. Don't remember the aperture. Uncropped.

Regards,
--Anders.

bossa · 06-07-2013, 12:51 AM

great shots guys..

**Rondec** · 10-13-2013, 06:02 AM - **3 Likes**

Biggest problem with this lens is the purple fringing, which can be fiercesome. But fortunately, it is easily fixable with a click in LIghtroom 4/5.

**arv** · 10-13-2013, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

Biggest problem with this lens is the purple fringing, which can be fiercesome. But fortunately, it is easily fixable with a click in LIghtroom 4/5.

It's amazing, how crisp and clear these are...

**Rondec** · 10-13-2013, 12:53 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by arv

It's amazing, how crisp and clear these are...

Thanks. It is a great lens if you don't need extra length. My wife had rented a Sigma 70-200 f2.8, thinking that maybe she would like that better, due to extra flexibility, but the additional size/weight was considerable and the DA *200 is sharper wide open. Hardest thing is making sure you are steady enough when you are shooting.

A couple of others...

kavolis · 10-14-2013, 09:36 AM - **3 Likes**

florinlib · 11-06-2013, 09:40 AM - **1 Like**

Hi guys, I love this lens, I hope that Pentax-Ricoh will release soon DA* 135 or 150 fast prime lens to fill the gap between 100 and 200.

10-27-2012, 11:13 AM - 1 Like	#1
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	*Pentax DA 200 f/2.8** f/4, 43% crop (K10D, ISO 800):

10-27-2012, 11:21 AM	#2
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294 Original Poster	f/4, 42% crop (K10D, ISO 100) Last edited by baro-nite; 10-27-2012 at 11:22 AM. Reason: correct image link

10-27-2012, 11:26 AM	#3
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294 Original Poster	f/2.8, 54% crop (K10D, ISO 100) Last edited by baro-nite; 05-14-2013 at 01:32 PM. Reason: updated image link

05-08-2013, 07:32 AM - 1 Like	#6
Stone G. Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Zealand, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,516	*smc PENTAX-DA 200mm f/2.8** I am a bit surprised that there aren't more sample images from this lens. Well, here are my humble contributions to pay tribute to this magnificent piece of optics. (many) More sample images here: GalleryGyesenSteiner Last edited by Stone G.; 05-08-2013 at 07:42 AM.

10-13-2013, 06:02 AM - 3 Likes	#11
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Biggest problem with this lens is the purple fringing, which can be fiercesome. But fortunately, it is easily fixable with a click in LIghtroom 4/5. Last edited by Rondec; 08-19-2018 at 05:03 AM.

10-27-2012, 11:29 AM	#4
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294 Original Poster	f/5.6, 63% crop (K10D, ISO 100) Last edited by baro-nite; 05-14-2013 at 01:32 PM. Reason: updated image link

10-27-2012, 11:42 AM	#5
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	These shots really make me want to get that lens Good stuff

05-08-2013, 07:49 AM	#7
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	I agree! click on image for 1024x click on image for 2014x (3.75meg file!) Last edited by LaurenOE; 05-08-2013 at 07:57 AM.

06-06-2013, 02:02 PM	#8
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Grizzly. Pit Viper. Elliot.

06-07-2013, 12:44 AM	#9
asp1880 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lyngby, Copenhagen Photos: Albums Posts: 742	Some old reposts taken with the 200. First is eventual world champion Tony Martin on his way to the gold medal. f/3.5 I believe. Slight crop. Next is a zoo shot taken through the glass. Don't remember the aperture. Uncropped. Regards, --Anders.

06-07-2013, 12:51 AM	#10
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	great shots guys..

10-13-2013, 11:48 AM	#12
arv Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 413	Originally posted by Rondec Biggest problem with this lens is the purple fringing, which can be fiercesome. But fortunately, it is easily fixable with a click in LIghtroom 4/5. It's amazing, how crisp and clear these are...

10-13-2013, 12:53 PM - 2 Likes	#13
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by arv It's amazing, how crisp and clear these are... Thanks. It is a great lens if you don't need extra length. My wife had rented a Sigma 70-200 f2.8, thinking that maybe she would like that better, due to extra flexibility, but the additional size/weight was considerable and the DA 200 is sharper wide open. Hardest thing is making sure you are steady enough when you are shooting. A couple of others... Last edited by Rondec; 10-14-2013 at 10:29 AM.*

10-14-2013, 09:36 AM - 3 Likes	#14
kavolis Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vilnius Photos: Gallery Posts: 35	Last edited by kavolis; 10-14-2013 at 09:36 AM. Reason: bad link

11-06-2013, 09:40 AM - 1 Like	#15
florinlib Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 88	Hi guys, I love this lens, I hope that Pentax-Ricoh will release soon DA* 135 or 150 fast prime lens to fill the gap between 100 and 200. Last edited by florinlib; 11-06-2013 at 10:06 AM.

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