Pentax smc Pentax-FA 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 AL [IF] 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.

Pentax

smc Pentax-FA 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 AL [IF]

Tamron

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

Verdict at a glance

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD goes wider (18mm vs 28mm).
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD reaches further (270mm vs 200mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	smc Pentax-FA 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 AL [IF]	18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD
Brand	Pentax	Tamron
Mount	Pentax K	Pentax K
Type	Superzoom	Superzoom
Focal length	28-200mm	18-270mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/3.8	f/3.5 (faster)

Pentax smc Pentax-FA 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 AL [IF]

The Pentax smc Pentax-FA 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 AL [IF] is a superzoom lens covering 28-200mm at f/3.8-5.6 for Pentax K mount cameras. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.

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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