Pentax SMCP-FA 645 200mm f/4 (IF) Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by: Wilson Chow
(Casual)

Review Date
March 4, 2001

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Review 1 of 3

Summary:

Excellent for all around functions such as portrait, landscape.
The AF speed is reasonable fast, of course can't be as fast as USM.
Original lens hood provided without additional charges.
Very good flare control and sharpness.

Strengths:

Reasonable price, only roundUS$600,
Excellent optical quality.

Weaknesses:

Can't find

Similar Products Used:

FA45/2.8, 75/2.8, 120/4, 400/5.6
6008 EL 50/4, 80/2.8.
Pentax 67, 55/4, 105/2.4, 200/4.
Mamiya 645MF, 45/2.8, 80/1.9, 150/3.5.

Customer Service:

No experience.

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Rating
Reviewed by: John Marsden
(Expert)

Review Date
November 24, 2000

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Review 2 of 3

Summary:

Excellent value for money. Good for pro and advanced amateur. Used for selective scenic shots. Has been good for head and shoulder portraits too.

Strengths:

Auto focus works quickly.
The additional lens hood (Supplied) makes your lens look very smart, and no doubt helps with any flare risk - small though this would be.
Not too heavy.
Very sharp, especially with a tripod
Reasonable price for a superb lens

Weaknesses:

Gets a few looks when you're walking around toting the long lens with lens hood attached. Difficult to remove lens cover when hood is in place.

Similar Products Used:

P645 45 and 75mm lenses both excellent too

Customer Service:

Not required

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Rating
Reviewed by: Andrea Solmi
(Expert)

Review Date
August 17, 2000

Overall Rating
4 of 5

Value Rating
4 of 5

Review 3 of 3

Summary:

A good all purpose medium tele lens, quiete sharp and with vivid colors. Also compact size. Very useful

Strengths:

light, not too expensive, good contrast

Weaknesses:

f4.0 is sometimes a limit

Similar Products Used:

other Pentax 645 lenses

Customer Service:

never called

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