Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II vs Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro

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Pentax

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

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Tamron

SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro

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Verdict at a glance

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II goes wider (18mm vs 28mm).
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro reaches further (75mm vs 55mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II	SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro
Brand	Pentax	Tamron
Mount	Pentax K	Pentax K
Type	Zoom	Macro
Focal length	18-55mm (wider)	28-75mm
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/2.8 (faster)
Blades	n/a	7
Groups	n/a	14
Elements	n/a	16
Filter mm	n/a	67
Min focus m	n/a	0.33
Max magnification	n/a	0.26

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 SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro

This 28-75mm f/2.8 full-frame macro zoom lens from Tamron fits Pentax K mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with aspherical elements. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

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