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Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED vs Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD

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Verdict at a glance

  • Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED goes wider (50mm vs 70mm).
  • Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD reaches further (300mm vs 200mm).
Specification comparison
Spec smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD
Brand Pentax Tamron
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Zoom Telephoto Zoom
Focal length 50-200mm (wider) 70-300mm
Max aperture f/4.0 f/4.0
Format aps-c n/a
Weight g 272 n/a
Filter mm 49 62
Length mm 80.0 n/a
Diameter mm 69.0 n/a
Min focus m 1.1 (closer focusing) 1.5
Af motor n/a USD
Stabilized n/a Yes

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.

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD

This 70-300mm f/4-5.6 full-frame telephoto zoom lens from Tamron fits Pentax K mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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