Pentax HD Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR vs Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) goes wider (17mm vs 24mm).
- Pentax HD Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR reaches further (70mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | HD Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR | SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Tamron |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 24-70mm | 17-50mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight g | 787 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 82 | 67 |
| Length mm | 110.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 89.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.38 | 0.27 (closer focusing) |
| Format | n/a | aps-c |
Pentax HD Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR
An f/2.8 standard zoom for Pentax full-frame with weather resistance. It uses SDM and HD coating.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Weather-resistant
- HD coating
Cons
- Heavy
- No stabilization in lens
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
A popular APS-C standard zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture, much used on Pentax bodies with in-body stabilization. It has a 67mm filter thread and a minimum focus distance of 0.27 m.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Compact 67mm filter size
- Constant aperture with in-body stabilization support
- Works with Pentax in-body stabilization
Cons
- APS-C only
- No weather sealing
- Plastic build
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