Sigma
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k
 vs
Pentax SMC
60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
More magnification 1:3.5 (0.3x) vs 1:6.7 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 90% larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $799.00 vs $1,396.95
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 The best price we've seen is $598 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k Learn more about
the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k

Reasons to consider the Pentax 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
More zoom 4.2x vs 2.9x
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 Around 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 250 mm vs 200 mm
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 Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly shorter 168 mm vs 184 mm
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 Around 10% shorter
Slightly lighter 1.2 kg vs 1.4 kg
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 Around 10% lighter
Pentax SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM Learn more about
the Pentax 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k:Sigma HSM
60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM:Pentax SDM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Length Quite long Help
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k:184 mm
60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM:168 mm

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k:70 mm
60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM:60 mm
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED

Pentax SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED

Wildlife lens

$397
Length Is shorter
Weight Is lighter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k
Compare the SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED vs the SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM
Pentax SMC DA FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro

Pentax SMC DA FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro

Macro lens

$847
Magnification Has better macro
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the SMC DA FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k
Compare the SMC DA FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro vs the SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM
Pentax SMC DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Pentax SMC DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Sports lens

$1,397
Compare the SMC DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k
Compare the SMC DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs the SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Pentax-k

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Pentax-k

Sports lens

$729
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Pentax-k vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Pentax-k vs the SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k

Sports lens

$1,699
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k vs the SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM Pentax-k

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM Pentax-k

Wildlife lens

$1,599
Max focal length Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM Pentax-k vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM Pentax-k vs the SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Pentax-k

Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Pentax-k

Wildlife lens

$159
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Length Shorter
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Pentax-k vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k
Pentax SMC DA 70mm f/2.4

Pentax SMC DA 70mm f/2.4

Low light lens

$697
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Length Significantly shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the SMC DA 70mm f/2.4 vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k
Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$7,999
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Much longer
Weight Much heavier
Compare the 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$247
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k

Pentax SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Four-thirds

Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Four-thirds

Wildlife lens

$6,999
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Length Much longer
Weight Much heavier
Compare the 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Four-thirds vs the SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Sports lens

$769
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM
Pentax SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Pentax SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Sports lens

$1,197
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs the SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM
Pentax SMC DA* 300mm f/4 ED SDM

Pentax SMC DA* 300mm f/4 ED SDM

Wildlife lens

$1,397
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Much worse wide angle
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the SMC DA* 300mm f/4 ED SDM vs the SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM

Sports lens

$1,249
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM vs the SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM

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