Originally posted by iClick Does anyone know if a K200D would be any good for astrophotography? I'm interested of taking pictures of the milky way and other deep space imagery. What lense(s) would I need?
iClick,
I'm sorry but you are getting some advice that might be discouraging here. You don't need deep pockets and telescopes to do modern astrophotography. All you need is some knowledge of the latest techniques, and some patience. The key is "stacking" You can read a lot about it online if you search. There is even free software to help you. I also recommend an excellent reference: "A guide to Astrophotography with Digital SLR Cameras" by Lodriguss. It is worth the small fee. You can easily start with your k200d and get some great shots as you learn the direction you really want to go in.
Here is a quick shot of Saggitarius in the Milky Way, I took using nothing more than a K-7 and an FA35 f/2 lens, no tracking. It is 8 images at 3200 ISO, "stacked." The k-7 is not known for good high-ISO but using the stacking technique, I could get acceptable shots. You will be able to do the same with your k200d.