Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED vs Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD

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

Pentax

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

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD if

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
You want a wider view: 18mm vs 50mm at the wide end
You need more reach: 270mm 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 Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD
	Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED	Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD
Brand	Pentax	Tamron
Type	Zoom	Superzoom
Format	APS-C	not listed
Focal length	50-200mm	18-270mm
Max aperture	f/4	f/3.5 ⅓ stop faster
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

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD

A 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C superzoom lens, the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, with quiet motor-driven autofocus. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.