Pentax HD Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR vs Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Pentax HD Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR goes wider (24mm vs 70mm).
- Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO reaches further (200mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | HD Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR | SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Tamron |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 24-70mm (wider) | 70-200mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight g | 787 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 82 | 77 |
| Length mm | 110.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 89.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.38 (closer focusing) | 0.95 |
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 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO
An older f/2.8 telephoto zoom for Pentax K-mount cameras with a 77mm filter size. It has no stabilization of its own, but benefits from in-body shake reduction.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Pentax in-body stabilization works with it
- 77mm filters
- Macro mode
Cons
- Heavier than modern f/4 zooms
- Slower, noisier autofocus
- Minimum focus 0.95 m
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