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

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

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Verdict at a glance

Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR 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 WR	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	285	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 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

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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