Pentax HD Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR vs Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Pentax HD Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR goes wider (55mm vs 70mm).
- Pentax HD Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR reaches further (300mm vs 210mm).
| Spec | HD Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR | 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Vivitar |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 55-300mm (wider) | 70-210mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/3.5 (faster) |
| Format | aps-c | n/a |
| Weight g | 466 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 58 | n/a |
| Length mm | 112.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 71.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.4 | n/a |
Pentax HD Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR
A weather-resistant APS-C telephoto zoom for Pentax. It weighs about 466 g, takes 58mm filters and focuses as close as 1.4 m.
Pros
- Weather resistant
- HD coatings
- Light at about 466 g
- Good reach for APS-C
Cons
- Slow at the long end
- APS-C only
Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom
A 70-210mm f/3.5 macro zoom lens, the Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom is designed for Pentax K mount bodies. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
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