Pentax SMC Pentax-D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro vs Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Pentax SMC Pentax-D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro goes wider (50mm vs 70mm).
- Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO reaches further (200mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | SMC Pentax-D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro | SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Tamron |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Macro | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 50mm (wider) | 70-200mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2004 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 7 | n/a |
| Af motor | screw-drive | n/a |
| Elements | 8 | n/a |
| Weight g | 265 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 49 | 77 |
| Length mm | 60.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 67.5 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | n/a | 0.95 |
Pentax SMC Pentax-D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro
A compact full-frame 50mm macro for Pentax, weighing about 265 g and reaching 1:1. It has a 49mm filter thread.
Pros
- True 1:1
- Light at about 265 g
- Sharp
- Compact
Cons
- Short working distance
- No lens stabilization
- Screw-drive autofocus
Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO
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.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Pentax in-body stabilization works with it
- 77mm filters
- Macro mode
Cons
- Heavier than modern f/4 zooms
- Slower, noisier autofocus
- Minimum focus 0.95 m