Pentax smc Pentax-DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED vs Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom

Both are Pentax K lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pentax

smc Pentax-DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED

f/4

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Vivitar

75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom

f/3.8

Full specs

Pick the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED if

You want a wider view: 50mm vs 75mm at the wide end

Pick the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom if

You need more reach: 205mm vs 200mm at the long end

Spec differences

4 differences

Specifications that differ between the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED and the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
	Pentax smc Pentax-DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED	Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
Brand	Pentax	Vivitar
Type	Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Focal length	50-200mm	75-205mm
Max aperture	f/4	f/3.8

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Mount: Pentax K both

Our notes

Pentax smc Pentax-DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED

The Pentax smc Pentax-DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED is a short-telephoto zoom lens covering 50-200mm at f/4-5.6 for Pentax K mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.

Our notes

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.