For Sale - Sold: Pentax DA *200

**Rondec** · 12-24-2016, 10:28 AM

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Item for Sale
Pentax DA *200

Asking Price
725.00 USD

Item Location
Indiana (United States)

Item Description
This is a DA *200 that I have owned for several years. It is a very nice lens, both on my K-1 and K3 (it is a full frame lens). However, I now own a DFA *70-200 and I probably don't need both lenses. The glass is clean, the SDM works without any delay, and it is quite a bit smaller than the DFA *70-200, for what it is worth.

The lens does come with the original pouch and box.

Don't hesitate to PM me with offers or questions.

Thanks for looking.

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent

Shipping Destinations
United States

Shipping Charge
0

Shipping Services
USPS

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
May return for seven days less shipping charges.

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

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normhead · 12-24-2016, 12:37 PM - **1 Like**

Great for folks like me who are getting on and weight is a problem... it's a half pound lighter the my 60-250, and I'm guessing quite a bit lighter than a 70-200.

Driline · 12-24-2016, 06:45 PM

I see you're "thinning" the herd

This is one of my favorite lenses. Very lightweight, sharp and contrasty. And great at F2.8 if you're shooting indoor events. A "Must" have lens in any Pentaxiens arsenal.

**Rondec** · 12-24-2016, 07:55 PM

If anyone is interested in the size comparison between the DA *200 and the DFA *70-200, here it is...

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Driline · 12-25-2016, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by Rondec

If anyone is interested in the size comparison between the DA *200 and the DFA *70-200, here it is...

Man that zoom is Gargantuan compared to the DA*200 and more than twice as heavy! So how's the IQ compare at 200mm between the two?

Artesian · 12-25-2016, 08:00 PM

Originally posted by Rondec

PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing

Item for Sale
Pentax DA *200

Asking Price
725.00 USD

Item Location
Indiana (United States)

Item Description
This is a DA *200 that I have owned for several years. It is a very nice lens, both on my K-1 and K3 (it is a full frame lens). However, I now own a DFA *70-200 and I probably don't need both lenses. The glass is clean, the SDM works without any delay, and it is quite a bit smaller than the DFA *70-200, for what it is worth.

The lens does come with the original pouch and box.

Don't hesitate to PM me with offers or questions.

Thanks for looking.

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent

Shipping Destinations
United States

Shipping Charge
0

Shipping Services
USPS

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
May return for seven days less shipping charges.

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

My second most used lens after the FA* 300 4.5.
Steve

**Rondec** · 12-26-2016, 03:58 AM

Originally posted by Driline

Man that zoom is Gargantuan compared to the DA*200 and more than twice as heavy! So how's the IQ compare at 200mm between the two?

Well, the obvious thing is that the 70-200 covers more focal lengths. The 70-200 has better border sharpness on full frame wide open, is a faster focusing lens, and has less purple fringing. By f4, I would have a hard time telling them apart.

My wife shoots weddings and she felt that the difference in auto focus was significant enough that she is willing to deal with the size difference and there's no reason to have both. As a pure walk around lens, size-wise, I would much prefer the DA *200.

Driline · 12-26-2016, 07:26 PM

Free Iowa Bump!

**snpsht** · 12-27-2016, 12:48 PM

I love this lens on both my k-3 and k-1 - can't understand why it hasn't gone!

**Rondec** · 12-27-2016, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by snpsht

I love this lens on both my k-3 and k-1 - can't understand why it hasn't gone!

Probably no one has money left after Christmas...

longbow · 12-27-2016, 02:19 PM

Because of the size & weight of the DFA*70-200, I've gone back to using my DA*200 a more now. As good as the DFA*70-200 is, the DA*200 isn't that far off, though the focus is slower, the weight & size has pushed it to the top for me - glad I kept it.

**Rondec** · 01-03-2017, 03:58 AM

Bump.

**sibyrnes** · 01-03-2017, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by Rondec

My wife shoots weddings and she felt that the difference in auto focus was significant enough that she is willing to deal with the size difference and there's no reason to have both.

I'll bet she found the zoom much more useful for weddings than a fixed 200mm. I am so close to wanting this lens but all the talk about focusing problems is making me afraid I might be disappointed. My only real experience with modern autofocus lens is my FDA 28-105 on my K1. How would you say the auto focus of your DA200 compares to a lens like that?

**Rondec** · 01-04-2017, 03:24 AM

Originally posted by sibyrnes

I'll bet she found the zoom much more useful for weddings than a fixed 200mm. I am so close to wanting this lens but all the talk about focusing problems is making me afraid I might be disappointed. My only real experience with modern autofocus lens is my FDA 28-105 on my K1. How would you say the auto focus of your DA200 compares to a lens like that?

I find the DA *200 to be decent at auto focus. I don't know how to say it otherwise. It is faster than my DA *50-135 and DA *55 and slower than the DFA *70-200. I've never had issues using it in the real world, though.

Sale pending.

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12-24-2016, 12:37 PM - 1 Like	#2
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Posts: 40,451 Feedback Score: 2 (100%)	Great for folks like me who are getting on and weight is a problem... it's a half pound lighter the my 60-250, and I'm guessing quite a bit lighter than a 70-200.

12-24-2016, 06:45 PM	#3
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Posts: 3,705 Feedback Score: 7 (100%)	I see you're "thinning" the herd This is one of my favorite lenses. Very lightweight, sharp and contrasty. And great at F2.8 if you're shooting indoor events. A "Must" have lens in any Pentaxiens arsenal.

12-25-2016, 06:21 PM	#5
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Posts: 3,705 Feedback Score: 7 (100%)	Originally posted by Rondec If anyone is interested in the size comparison between the DA 200 and the DFA 70-200, here it is... Man that zoom is Gargantuan compared to the DA*200 and more than twice as heavy! So how's the IQ compare at 200mm between the two?

12-25-2016, 08:00 PM	#6
Artesian Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 365 Feedback Score: 4 (100%)	Originally posted by Rondec PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale Pentax DA 200 Asking Price* 725.00 USD Item Location Indiana (United States) Item Description This is a DA 200 that I have owned for several years. It is a very nice lens, both on my K-1 and K3 (it is a full frame lens). However, I now own a DFA 70-200 and I probably don't need both lenses. The glass is clean, the SDM works without any delay, and it is quite a bit smaller than the DFA 70-200, for what it is worth. The lens does come with the original pouch and box. Don't hesitate to PM me with offers or questions. Thanks for looking. Are you the original owner of the item being sold?* Yes Are you selling or trading this item? Selling Item Condition (Key) Used Excellent Shipping Destinations United States Shipping Charge 0 Shipping Services USPS Accepted Payment Types PayPal Return Policy & Additional Details May return for seven days less shipping charges. Please send me a private message if interested in the item! My second most used lens after the FA* 300 4.5. Steve

12-26-2016, 03:58 AM	#7
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Posts: 27,663 Feedback Score: 28 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by Driline Man that zoom is Gargantuan compared to the DA200 and more than twice as heavy! So how's the IQ compare at 200mm between the two? Well, the obvious thing is that the 70-200 covers more focal lengths. The 70-200 has better border sharpness on full frame wide open, is a faster focusing lens, and has less purple fringing. By f4, I would have a hard time telling them apart. My wife shoots weddings and she felt that the difference in auto focus was significant enough that she is willing to deal with the size difference and there's no reason to have both. As a pure walk around lens, size-wise, I would much prefer the DA 200.

12-26-2016, 07:26 PM	#8
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Posts: 3,705 Feedback Score: 7 (100%)	Free Iowa Bump!

12-27-2016, 12:48 PM	#9
snpsht Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Coast, NSW Posts: 286 Feedback Score: 1 (100%)	I love this lens on both my k-3 and k-1 - can't understand why it hasn't gone!

12-27-2016, 01:49 PM	#10
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Posts: 27,663 Feedback Score: 28 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by snpsht I love this lens on both my k-3 and k-1 - can't understand why it hasn't gone! Probably no one has money left after Christmas...

12-27-2016, 02:19 PM	#11
longbow Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 905 Feedback Score: 12 (100%)	Because of the size & weight of the DFA70-200, I've gone back to using my DA200 a more now. As good as the DFA70-200 is, the DA200 isn't that far off, though the focus is slower, the weight & size has pushed it to the top for me - glad I kept it.

01-03-2017, 03:58 AM	#12
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Posts: 27,663 Feedback Score: 28 (100%) Original Poster	Bump.

01-03-2017, 03:08 PM	#13
sibyrnes Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Posts: 447 Feedback Score: 3 (100%)	Originally posted by Rondec My wife shoots weddings and she felt that the difference in auto focus was significant enough that she is willing to deal with the size difference and there's no reason to have both. I'll bet she found the zoom much more useful for weddings than a fixed 200mm. I am so close to wanting this lens but all the talk about focusing problems is making me afraid I might be disappointed. My only real experience with modern autofocus lens is my FDA 28-105 on my K1. How would you say the auto focus of your DA200 compares to a lens like that?

01-04-2017, 03:24 AM	#14
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Posts: 27,663 Feedback Score: 28 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by sibyrnes I'll bet she found the zoom much more useful for weddings than a fixed 200mm. I am so close to wanting this lens but all the talk about focusing problems is making me afraid I might be disappointed. My only real experience with modern autofocus lens is my FDA 28-105 on my K1. How would you say the auto focus of your DA200 compares to a lens like that? I find the DA 200 to be decent at auto focus. I don't know how to say it otherwise. It is faster than my DA 50-135 and DA 55 and slower than the DFA 70-200. I've never had issues using it in the real world, though. Sale pending.