Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED vs Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art

Both are Pentax K zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

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Pick the Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 613 g lighter (272 g vs 885 g)
You need more reach: 200mm vs 105mm at the long end
You want a compact lens: 80 mm vs 109.4 mm long

Pick the Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art if

You want a wider view: 24mm vs 50mm at the wide end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED does not
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.45 m vs 1.1 m
You shoot full frame: the Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED is made for APS-C

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED and the Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art
	Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED	Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art
Brand	Pentax	Sigma
Format	APS-C	Full frame
Focal length	50-200mm	24-105mm
Weight	272 g lighter	885 g
Length	80 mm shorter	109.4 mm
Diameter	69 mm slimmer	88.6 mm
Filter thread	49 mm	82 mm
Min focus distance	1.1 m	0.45 m closer
Max magnification	not listed	0.22×
Aperture blades	not listed	9
Optical design	not listed	19 elements / 14 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	HSM
Image stabilization	No	Yes stabilized

3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture. Show all

Mount: Pentax K both
Type: Zoom both
Max aperture: f/4 both

Our notes

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.

Our notes

Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art

Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art: a full-frame standard zoom lens with a 24-105mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Pentax K mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. The range covers everything from wide...