Got this DA*200/2.8 lens along w/ the K20D camera about 11 hours ago. Didn't get chance to take some real photos w/ this lens yet. Here I'd post some first impression about this lens, and the comparison w/ my beloved FA*200/2.8 lens.
The DA*200/2.8 lens is very well built, feels very solid too, one of the best DA lens so far. The golden ring and DA* tag make the lens very attractive, but some might not like this color. The lens barrel is obviously fully metal w/ rubberized focusing ring. The hood is plastic though, not like the metal hood for the FA*200/2.8 which I also have. Cosmetically I do prefer the silver color of the FA*200, but I'm sure many here prefer black lenses over silver ones. Focusing ring on the DA one is abit narrower than the FA version, but it's wide enough for easy MF. MF feels very smooth and precise. Both lenses are about the same size and weight. I kinda like the rugged surface finishing on the DA200.
The FA200 has a push/pull AF/MF switch, while there is a dedicate switch on the DA200. But the Quick Shift feature on the DA200 does make AF/MF switch alot easier.
After mounting on both lenses on my K10D and K20D camera, I feel thrilled about this DA*200/2.8 lens. AF is ssooooo quiet and smooth, I almost can't hear any AF sound at all. If I don't look through the view finder, I don't even think the lens is working
AF is very accurate on both K10D and K20D camera even under room light. Optically we've seen some review of this lens already, and it's definitely on par of the already great FA*200/2.8 lens. I'll do some actual field test over the weekend when I get chance. Will post some sample photos after that
Here is the beautiful DA*200/2.8 lens:
The DA*200/2.8 lens is very well built, feels very solid too, one of the best DA lens so far. The golden ring and DA* tag make the lens very attractive, but some might not like this color. The lens barrel is obviously fully metal w/ rubberized focusing ring. The hood is plastic though, not like the metal hood for the FA*200/2.8 which I also have. Cosmetically I do prefer the silver color of the FA*200, but I'm sure many here prefer black lenses over silver ones. Focusing ring on the DA one is abit narrower than the FA version, but it's wide enough for easy MF. MF feels very smooth and precise. Both lenses are about the same size and weight. I kinda like the rugged surface finishing on the DA200.
The FA200 has a push/pull AF/MF switch, while there is a dedicate switch on the DA200. But the Quick Shift feature on the DA200 does make AF/MF switch alot easier.
After mounting on both lenses on my K10D and K20D camera, I feel thrilled about this DA*200/2.8 lens. AF is ssooooo quiet and smooth, I almost can't hear any AF sound at all. If I don't look through the view finder, I don't even think the lens is working
AF is very accurate on both K10D and K20D camera even under room light. Optically we've seen some review of this lens already, and it's definitely on par of the already great FA*200/2.8 lens. I'll do some actual field test over the weekend when I get chance. Will post some sample photos after that Here is the beautiful DA*200/2.8 lens:
