Pentax SMC DA-L 21817 50-200mm
With a 50-200mm focal range and built-in stabilization, this lightweight telephoto uses an extra-low dispersion element to reduce color fringing on Pentax DSLRs. Its used-market pricing and quiet autofocus make it a cost-effective choice for telephoto reach without sacrificing the convenience of in-lens shake reduction. Pentax APS-C shooters focused on outdoor portraits and casual wildlife shots will get the most value from this affordable zoom.
Focal length 50-200mm
Aperture f/4
Mount Pentax KAF
stabilization Yes
Weight 236 g
af type Autofokus
lens type telephoto
65 Overall Score
Price $99
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | SMC |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | Pentax KAF |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofokus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 1100 |
| Max Magnification | 0.24 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Pentax SMC DA-L 21817 50-200mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 | Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50-200mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 16-50mm | - | 30mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/0 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Pentax KAF | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | GoPro HERO Black Mount | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 236 | 540 | 135 | 107 | 100 | 265 |
| AF Type | Autofokus | VXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | - | HSM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentax SMC DA-L 21817 50-200mm | 53.6 | 64.3 | 82.2 | 31.5 | 73.2 | 65.8 | 29.8 | 88.1 | 66.6 | 82.9 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 53.6 | 86.7 | 70.2 | 86.2 | 89.1 | 83.8 | 80.3 | 78.4 | 84.5 | 37.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87.6 | 75 | 92.8 | 45 | 74.6 | 77 | 0 | 83.2 | 79.7 | 95.5 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.6 | 75 | 98.6 | 43.8 | 69.2 | 77 | 63.3 | 83.2 | 79.7 | 93.6 |
| GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 Compare | 53.6 | 100 | 98.7 | 14.1 | 46.3 | 100 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 81.9 | 82.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Compare | 53.6 | 96.7 | 88.1 | 70.8 | 79.1 | 96.3 | 44.2 | 33.6 | 92.9 | 37.2 |
Price
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