Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED vs Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED is lighter by 293g.
- Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM goes wider (17mm vs 50mm).
- Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED reaches further (200mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED | 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Sigma |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 50-200mm | 17-50mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Weight g | 272 (lighter) | 565 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 77 |
| Length mm | 80.0 | 91.8 |
| Diameter mm | 69.0 | 83.5 |
| Min focus m | 1.1 | 0.28 (closer focusing) |
| Blades | n/a | 7 |
| Groups | n/a | 13 |
| Af motor | n/a | HSM |
| Elements | n/a | 17 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.2 |
Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED
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.
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM: an APS-C fast standard zoom lens with a 17-50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Pentax K mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A bright standard zoom for APS-C cameras with a constant f/...
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