Pentax will release a compact, lightweight 50-200mm zoom lens designed exclusively for Pentax KAF-mount digital SLR cameras.

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February 23, 2005: Pentax will release a compact, lightweight 50-200mm zoom lens designed exclusively for Pentax KAF-mount digital SLR cameras.
The new smc Pentax-DA 50mm – 200mm F4-5.6 ED lens weighs only 260 grams and measures 66.5mm x 78.5mm. Consisting of 11 elements in 10 groups, it includes ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) optical elements and covers an angle of view from 31.5 degrees to 8.1 degrees (equivalent to focal length from 76.5mm to 306mm in the 35mm format), when mounted on the Pentax *ist D or *ist DS digital SLR camera body. It is compatible with 52mm filters.
Australian pricing and availability have yet to be announced. For details visit www.crkennedy.com.au.