Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED vs Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

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

Pentax

smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED

f/4272 g

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Sigma

150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

f/5HSM

Full specs

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

You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/5)
You want a wider view: 50mm vs 150mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.1 m vs 2.2 m

Pick the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM if

You need more reach: 500mm 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 full frame: the Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED is made for APS-C

Spec differences

15 differences

Specifications that differ between the Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED and the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM
	Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED	Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM
Brand	Pentax	Sigma
Type	Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Format	APS-C	Full frame
Focal length	50-200mm	150-500mm
Max aperture	f/4 ⅔ stop faster	f/5
Weight	272 g	not listed
Length	80 mm	not listed
Diameter	69 mm	not listed
Filter thread	49 mm	86 mm
Min focus distance	1.1 m closer	2.2 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.19×
Aperture blades	not listed	9
Optical design	not listed	21 elements / 15 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	HSM
Image stabilization	No	Yes stabilized

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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.

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