Pentax's budget DX telephoto zoom — the DA L 50-200mm for basic APS-C telephoto reach.
The Pentax SMC DA L 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED is a budget telephoto zoom from Pentax's DA L series for APS-C K-mount cameras — DA L is the lower-cost subset of the DA range. Pentax K mount.
50-200mm focal length (76-300mm equivalent on APS-C). f/4-5.6 variable aperture. ED element. DA L = budget APS-C. Pentax K mount.
The Pentax DA L 50-200mm ED is the budget telephoto companion to the DA L 18-55mm kit zoom — DA L designates Pentax's entry-level DA range with simplified build quality. ED element helps control chromatic aberration. A compact, affordable telephoto for Pentax APS-C shooters covering 76-300mm equivalent.
On the used market the Pentax DA L 50-200mm ED is a budget APS-C telephoto. Condition checks: zoom mechanism, ED element. Pentax K mount.