Pentax smc Pentax-DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED vs Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM

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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Sigma

18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM

f/3.8HSM

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

You need more reach: 200mm vs 125mm at the long end

Pick the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM if

You want a wider view: 18mm vs 50mm at the wide end

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED and the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
	Pentax smc Pentax-DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED	Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Brand	Pentax	Sigma
Type	Zoom	Superzoom
Format	not listed	APS-C
Focal length	50-200mm	18-125mm
Max aperture	f/4	f/3.8
Filter thread	not listed	67 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	0.35 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.26×
Aperture blades	not listed	7
Optical design	not listed	16 elements / 12 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	HSM
Image stabilization	not listed	Yes

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Mount: Pentax K both

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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.

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