Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE vs Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom is faster by 0.5 stops (f/3.8 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE goes wider (55mm vs 75mm).
- Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE reaches further (300mm vs 205mm).
| Spec | HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE | 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Vivitar |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 55-300mm (wider) | 75-205mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/3.8 (faster) |
| Format | aps-c | n/a |
| Weight g | 471 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 58 | n/a |
| Length mm | 89.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 77.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.95 | n/a |
Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
A compact, weather-resistant APS-C telephoto zoom with a quiet PLM motor and retractable barrel. It weighs about 471 g and takes 58mm filters.
Pros
- PLM focus motor
- Weather resistant
- Retractable design
- Compact
Cons
- Slow aperture
- APS-C only
- Plastic build
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.
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