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Pentax smc Pentax-F 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 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 goes wider (18mm vs 35mm).
  • Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD reaches further (270mm vs 70mm).
Specification comparison
Spec smc Pentax-F 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD
Brand Pentax Tamron
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Zoom Superzoom
Focal length 35-70mm 18-270mm (wider)
Max aperture f/3.5 f/3.5

Pentax smc Pentax-F 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5

A 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 standard zoom lens, the Pentax smc Pentax-F 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 is designed for Pentax K mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

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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