Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR 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.

Pentax

HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

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Tamron

18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD

Verdict at a glance

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD goes wider (18mm vs 28mm).
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD reaches further (270mm vs 105mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR	18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD
Brand	Pentax	Tamron
Mount	Pentax K	Pentax K
Type	Zoom	Superzoom
Focal length	28-105mm	18-270mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/3.5
Weight g	440	n/a
Filter mm	62	n/a
Length mm	87.0	n/a
Diameter mm	73.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.5	n/a

Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

A compact full-frame standard zoom for Pentax with weather resistance and a quiet DC motor. It weighs about 440 g and takes 62mm filters.

Pros

Light at about 440 g
Weather resistant
Quiet DC motor
Useful 28-105mm range

Cons

Slow variable aperture
Not suited to low light
Plastic body

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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