Pentax smc DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM vs Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD goes wider (15mm vs 16mm).
- Pentax smc DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM reaches further (50mm vs 30mm).
| Spec | smc DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM | SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Tamron |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 16-50mm | 15-30mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Format | aps-c | n/a |
| Weight g | 565 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | n/a |
| Length mm | 99.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 84.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.28 (closer focusing) |
| Af motor | n/a | USD |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Pentax smc DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM
A constant f/2.8 standard zoom for Pentax APS-C bodies, with SDM focusing. It weighs about 565 g and takes 77mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- SDM autofocus
- Weather-resistant build
- 77mm filters
Cons
- APS-C only
- SDM motors in some units have failed with age
- No lens stabilization
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD: a full-frame fast wide-angle zoom lens with a 15-30mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Pentax K mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and ar...
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