Pentax smc DA* 200mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM vs Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Pentax smc DA* 200mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 is lighter by 285g.
- Pentax smc DA* 200mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM is the newer design (2008 vs 1979).
| Spec | smc DA* 200mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM | SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Tamron |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 200mm | 200mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/3.5 |
| Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Groups | 8 | 5 |
| Af motor | SDM | none |
| Elements | 9 | 5 |
| Weight g | 825 | 540 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 58 |
| Length mm | 134.0 | 112.5 |
| Diameter mm | 83.0 | 68.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.2 (closer focusing) | 1.7 |
| Max magnification | 0.2 | n/a |
Pentax smc DA* 200mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM
A bright 200mm prime for Pentax APS-C bodies with SDM focusing. It weighs about 825 g, takes 77mm filters and has a 9-bladed aperture.
Pros
- f/2.8 aperture
- SDM autofocus
- 9-bladed aperture
- Good build
Cons
- APS-C only
- No lens stabilization
Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2
Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2: a telephoto prime lens with a 200mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Pentax K mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.