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 VC PZD

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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 VC PZD

Verdict at a glance

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD goes wider (18mm vs 28mm).
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC 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 VC 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	62
Length mm	87.0	n/a
Diameter mm	73.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.5	0.49
Format	n/a	aps-c
Af motor	n/a	PZD
Stabilized	n/a	Yes

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 VC PZD

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD: an APS-C superzoom lens with a 18-270mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Pentax K mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and quiet motor-driven autofocus. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to tele...

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