Best telephoto zoom lenses for Pentax K: Top Picks
Our catalogue lists 96 telephoto zoom lenses for Pentax K. Zooms starting at 50mm or longer and reaching 200mm or more, for sports, wildlife and portraits.
How these were picked. Lenses are ranked using only data in our catalogue: those with editorial notes first, then those with a photo and a buying link, newer release years where known, and faster maximum apertures as a tie-breaker. This is a data-based shortlist, not a hands-on test ranking.
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1.Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO
70-200mm · f/2.8 · Pentax K
An older f/2.8 telephoto zoom for Pentax K-mount cameras with a 77mm filter size. It has no stabilization of its own, but benefits from in-body shake reduction.
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2.Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR
50-200mm · f/4.0 · Pentax K
A compact weather-resistant telephoto zoom for Pentax APS-C bodies, weighing about 285 g. It focuses as close as 1.1 m.
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3.Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW
70-200mm · f/2.8 · Pentax K
A constant f/2.8 telephoto zoom for Pentax full-frame, with weather sealing and a DC motor. It is the star-line telephoto.
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4.Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR
70-210mm · f/4.0 · Pentax K
A full-frame f/4 telephoto zoom for Pentax with SDM focusing and weather resistance. It weighs about 819 g and takes 67mm filters.
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5.Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
55-300mm · f/4.5 · Pentax K
A compact, weather-resistant APS-C telephoto zoom with a quiet PLM motor and retractable barrel. It weighs about 471 g and takes 58mm filters.
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6.Pentax HD Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR
55-300mm · f/4.0 · Pentax K
A weather-resistant APS-C telephoto zoom for Pentax. It weighs about 466 g, takes 58mm filters and focuses as close as 1.4 m.
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7.Pentax D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW
150-450mm · f/4.5 · Pentax K
A full-frame telephoto zoom for Pentax K-mount with an all-weather build. It weighs about 2,000 g, takes 86mm filters and focuses as close as 2.0 m.
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8.Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD
70-200mm · f/2.8 · Pentax K
A 70-200mm f/2.8 full-frame fast telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. A telephoto zoom with a consta...
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9.Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom
70-210mm · f/3.5 · Pentax K
A 70-210mm f/3.5 macro zoom lens, the Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom is designed for Pentax K mount bodies. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
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10.Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom
70-210mm · f/3.5 · Pentax K
A 70-210mm f/3.5 macro zoom lens, the Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom is designed for Pentax K mount bodies. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
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11.Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
75-205mm · f/3.8 · Pentax K
The Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom is a telephoto zoom lens covering 75-205mm at f/3.8 for Pentax K mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
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12.Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED
50-200mm · f/4.0 · Pentax K
A 50-200mm f/4-5.6 short-telephoto zoom lens, the Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.