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

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

Pentax

smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR

f/4285 g

Full specs

Vivitar

75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom

f/3.8

Full specs

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

You want a wider view: 50mm vs 75mm at the wide end
Our notes say it suits: Travel telephoto, casual portraits, outdoor use

Pick the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom if

You need more reach: 205mm vs 200mm at the long end

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR and the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
	Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR	Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
Brand	Pentax	Vivitar
Type	Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Format	APS-C	not listed
Focal length	50-200mm	75-205mm
Max aperture	f/4	f/3.8
Weight	285 g	not listed
Length	80 mm	not listed
Diameter	69 mm	not listed
Filter thread	49 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	1.1 m	not listed
Image stabilization	No	not listed

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Mount: Pentax K both

Our notes

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

Our notes

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.