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Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR 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

  • Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR goes wider (70mm vs 75mm).
  • Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR reaches further (210mm vs 205mm).
Specification comparison
Spec HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
Brand Pentax Vivitar
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Telephoto Zoom Telephoto Zoom
Focal length 70-210mm (wider) 75-205mm
Max aperture f/4.0 f/3.8 (faster)
Weight g 819 n/a
Filter mm 67 n/a
Length mm 175.0 n/a
Diameter mm 79.0 n/a
Min focus m 0.95 n/a

Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR

A full-frame f/4 telephoto zoom for Pentax with SDM focusing and weather resistance. It weighs about 819 g and takes 67mm filters.

Pros

  • Constant f/4
  • SDM autofocus
  • Weather resistant
  • 67mm filter size

Cons

  • Slower than f/2.8 zooms
  • No lens stabilization
  • Larger than kit zooms

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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