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Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED vs Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED goes wider (50mm vs 75mm).
  • Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom reaches further (205mm vs 200mm).
Specification comparison
Spec smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
Brand Pentax Vivitar
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Zoom Telephoto Zoom
Focal length 50-200mm (wider) 75-205mm
Max aperture f/4.0 f/3.8 (faster)
Format aps-c n/a
Weight g 272 n/a
Filter mm 49 n/a
Length mm 80.0 n/a
Diameter mm 69.0 n/a
Min focus m 1.1 n/a

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.

Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom

The Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom is a telephoto zoom lens covering 75-205mm at f/3.8 for Pentax K mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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