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Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k

Better telephoto 200 mm vs 135 mm
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Around 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
More magnification 1:3.5 (0.3x) vs 1:5.8 (0.2x)
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Take macro shots with subjects around 70% 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 DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Lighter 0.7 kg vs 1.4 kg
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Around 50% lighter
Shorter 136 mm vs 184 mm
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Around 30% shorter
Slightly better wide angle 50 mm vs 70 mm
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Around 30% better wide angle
Pentax SMC  DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM Learn more about
the Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED 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
DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM:Pentax SDM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to sports 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
DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM:50 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k:$799.00
DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM:$1,396.95
Weight Light weight Help
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k:1.4 kg
DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM:0.7 kg
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Length Is longer
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 Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM Pentax-k

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM Pentax-k

Sports lens

$749

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

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

Wildlife lens

$397

Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Pentax SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM

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

Wildlife lens

$1,397

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Pentax SMC  DA 70mm f/2.4

Pentax SMC DA 70mm f/2.4

Low light lens

$697

Length Is shorter
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Sports lens

$999

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Length Is longer

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
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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Longer
Weight Heavier
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Pentax-k

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Pentax-k

Sports lens

$269

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Length Longer
Weight Heavier

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