Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED vs Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport

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

Pentax

smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED

f/4272 g

Full specs

Sigma

60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport

f/4.5

Full specs

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

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/4.5)
You want a wider view: 50mm vs 60mm at the wide end

Pick the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport if

You need more reach: 600mm vs 200mm at the long end

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED and the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport
	Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED	Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport
Brand	Pentax	Sigma
Type	Zoom	Superzoom
Format	APS-C	not listed
Focal length	50-200mm	60-600mm
Max aperture	f/4 ⅓ stop faster	f/4.5
Weight	272 g	not listed
Length	80 mm	not listed
Diameter	69 mm	not listed
Filter thread	49 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	1.1 m	not listed
Image stabilization	No	not listed

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Mount: Pentax K 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 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport

The Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport is a full-frame superzoom lens covering 60-600mm at f/4.5-6.3 for Pentax K mount cameras, from the Sigma Sports line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A long-reach telephoto zoom aimed at sports and wildlife.