Pentax smc Pentax-FA 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 AL [IF] vs Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD

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

SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD

Verdict at a glance

Pentax smc Pentax-FA 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 AL [IF] goes wider (28mm vs 70mm).
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD reaches further (300mm vs 200mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	smc Pentax-FA 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 AL [IF]	SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD
Brand	Pentax	Tamron
Mount	Pentax K	Pentax K
Type	Superzoom	Telephoto Zoom
Focal length	28-200mm (wider)	70-300mm
Max aperture	f/3.8 (faster)	f/4.0
Af motor	n/a	USD
Filter mm	n/a	62
Stabilized	n/a	Yes
Min focus m	n/a	1.5

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 SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD

This 70-300mm f/4-5.6 full-frame telephoto zoom lens from Tamron fits Pentax K mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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