Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED vs Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro goes wider (28mm vs 50mm).
- Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro reaches further (300mm vs 200mm).
| Spec | smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED | AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Tamron |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 50-200mm | 28-300mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/3.5 (faster) |
| 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 | 0.49 (closer focusing) |
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 AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
The Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is a full-frame superzoom lens covering 28-300mm at f/3.5-6.3 for Pentax K mount cameras, with aspherical elements. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.
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