Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR vs Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR goes wider (50mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR | HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 50-200mm (wider) | 70-200mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Format | aps-c | n/a |
| Weight g | 285 | 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 WR
A compact weather-resistant telephoto zoom for Pentax APS-C bodies, weighing about 285 g. It focuses as close as 1.1 m.
Pros
- Light at about 285 g
- Weather resistant
- Compact
- Close focus 1.1 m
Cons
- Slow aperture
- APS-C only
- Less reach than 55-300
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW
A constant f/2.8 telephoto zoom for Pentax full-frame, with weather sealing and a DC motor. It is the star-line telephoto.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Weather-sealed
- HD coating
Cons
- Heavy
- Large
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