Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED vs Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Both are Pentax K lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
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 VC 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
- 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 0.49 m vs 1.1 m
Spec differences
11 differences| Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED | Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Pentax
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| 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
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.1 m
|
0.49 m
closer
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
PZD
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, format. Show all
- Mount
- Pentax K both
- Format
- APS-C 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 VC PZD
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD: an APS-C superzoom lens with a 18-270mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Pentax K mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and quiet motor-driven autofocus. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to tele...
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