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Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II vs Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD reaches further (270mm vs 55mm).
Specification comparison
Spec smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD
Brand Pentax Tamron
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Zoom Superzoom
Focal length 18-55mm 18-270mm
Max aperture f/3.5 f/3.5

Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II

Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II: a standard zoom lens with a 18-55mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6, made for Pentax K mount cameras. A popular general-purpose zoom for Pentax APS-C cameras.

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD

A 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C superzoom lens, the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, with quiet motor-driven autofocus. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.

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