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Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM vs Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

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Verdict at a glance

  • Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM goes wider (16mm vs 17mm).
  • Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM reaches further (70mm vs 50mm).
Specification comparison
Spec smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Brand Pentax Sigma
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Zoom Macro
Focal length 16-50mm (wider) 17-70mm
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8

Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM

A 16-50mm f/2.8 fast standard zoom lens, the Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass. A premium weather-resistant "Star" series lens for Pentax K-mount cameras.

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM: an APS-C macro zoom lens with a 17-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8-4, made for Pentax K mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as...

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