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in the telephoto range. Further, the lens features an angle of view from 31.5 degrees to 8.1 degrees (equivalent in focal length from 76.5mm to 306m

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Aperture: F22-32 Number of Aperture Blades: 6 Metering System: TTL open-aperture metering Minimum Focusing: 3.61 feet Filter Diameter: 52mm Maximum Magnification: 0.24 Maximum Diameter: 2.6 inches (66.5mm) Maximum Length: 3.1 inches (78.5mm) Weight (w/o Hood): 9.2 oz. (260g) Hood: PH-RBB52 Equivalent focal length to 75mm-300mm in the 35mm format Compact dimensions with minimal aberrations Responsive "Quick-Shift Focus System" allows instant shift from AF to MF The image circle is designed to match the CCD used in PENTAX Digital SLRs Comes with a lens hood to minimize flare and ghost images

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(in the 35mm format) from 76.5mm to 306mm. This wide coverage is ideal for a variety of telephoto applications, including portraiture, sports and scenery.The image circle in DA-series lenses is designed to perfectly match the 23.5mm x 15.7mm size of the CCD used in PENTAX digital SLRs to optimize camera performance. (*) The new design also contributes to a drastic reduction in size, weight and production cost, compared to 35mm-format counterparts with similar specifications. Like all Pentax lenses, this lens is treated with SMC coating for maximum light transmission, sharp definition, and high contrast images.

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in the telephoto range. The new design also contributes to a drastic reduction in size, weight and production cost.

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Weighs in at just 9 ounces. Lens Hood included. (Equal to a 75-300mm lens in 35mm format)

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in the telephoto range. Further, the lens features an angle of view from 31.5 degrees to 8.1 degrees (equivalent in focal length from 76.5mm to 306mm in the 35mm format). As with all DA-Series lenses, this DA 50mm-200mm features a responsive "Quick-Shift Focus System" that allows photographers to instantly switch the focus mode from auto to manual with a slight twist of the focus ring. Coupled with a simple, functional design and the elimination of an aperture ring, this new mechanism considerably improves operability. The lens also incorporates an Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass lens element and two aspherical lens elements for true-to-life image reproduction and overall size reduction. The image circle in DA-series lenses is designed to perfectly match the 23.5mm x 15.7mm size of the CCD used in PENTAX digital SLRs to optimize camera performance. The new design also contributes to a drastic reduction in size, weight and production cost, compared to 35mm-format counterparts with similar specifications.

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in the telephoto range. Further, the lens features an angle of view from 31.5 degrees to 8.1 degrees (equivalent in focal length from 76.5mm to 306mm in the 35mm format). As with all DA-Series lenses, this DA 50mm-200mm features a responsive Quick-Shift Focus System that allows photographers to instantly switch the focus mode from auto to manual with a slight twist of the focus ring. Coupled with a simple, functional design and the elimination of an aperture ring, this new mechanism considerably improves operability. The lens also incorporates an Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass lens element and two aspherical lens elements for true-to-life image reproduction and overall size reduction. The image circle in DA-series lenses is designed to perfectly match the 23.5mm x 15.7mm size of the CCD used in Pentax digital SLRs to optimize camera performance. The new design also contributes to a drastic reduction in size, weight and production cost, compared to 35mm-format counterparts with similar specifications. Lens FeaturesPentax KAF Mount 11-element/10-group optical construction incorporating ED (Extra-low Dispersion) optical elements Equivalent focal length to 75mm-300mm in the 35mm format with *ist DS Compact dimensions with minimal aberrations Responsive Quick-Shift Focus System allows instant shift from AF to MF 52mm filter size The image circle is designed to match the CCD used in Pentax digital SLRs Comes with a lens hood to minimize flare and ghost images Dimensions (diameter x length): 2.6 1/2 x 3.1 1/2 (66.5mm x 78.5mm) Weight: 9.2 oz (260g)

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with a KAF mount. This lens allows you get close to your subjects for truly spectacular pictures.