Pentax SMC DA-L 21817 50-200mm
Pentax
64 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
91 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Street
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Pentax SMC DA-L 21817 50-200mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 17 |
| Groups | 10 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | SMC | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax KAF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofokus | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.10 m | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24 | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Pentax SMC DA-L 21817 50-200mm
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong optical (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Pentax SMC DA-L 21817 50-200mm
No current pricing available
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
