The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samsung D-Xenon 50-200 F4-5.6 ED and the Pentax 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Pentax 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED is the longer of the two lenses at 80mm. The Samsung D-Xenon 50-200 F4-5.6 ED with a length of 79mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Pentax 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Samsung D-Xenon 50-200 F4-5.6 ED's 67mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Samsung D-Xenon 50-200 F4-5.6 ED weighs 255g, which means it is 17g (6%) lighter than the Pentax 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED which has a weight of 272g.
Filter Threads
The Samsung D-Xenon 50-200 F4-5.6 ED has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Pentax 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samsung D-Xenon 50-200 F4-5.6 ED:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Pentax 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED:
Lens Mounts
The Samsung D-Xenon 50-200 F4-5.6 ED has the Pentax KAF2 lens mount whereas the Pentax 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED has the Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Pentax KAF2 Mount and Pentax K-3 III Monochrome, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.0 - F5.6.