Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR vs Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

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

Tamron

AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

f/4

Full specs

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

You want a wider view: 50mm vs 70mm at the wide end
Our notes say it suits: Travel telephoto, casual portraits, outdoor use

Pick the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro if

You need more reach: 300mm vs 200mm at the long end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.95 m vs 1.1 m

Spec differences

9 differences

Specifications that differ between the Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR and the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro
	Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR	Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro
Brand	Pentax	Tamron
Type	Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Format	APS-C	not listed
Focal length	50-200mm	70-300mm
Weight	285 g	not listed
Length	80 mm	not listed
Diameter	69 mm	not listed
Filter thread	49 mm	62 mm
Min focus distance	1.1 m	0.95 m closer

3 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Pentax K both
Max aperture: f/4 both
Image stabilization: No 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

Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

The Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens covering 70-300mm at f/4-5.6 for Pentax K mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.