Pentax HD Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR vs Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Pentax

HD Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR

Tamron

SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD

Verdict at a glance

Pentax HD Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR goes wider (55mm vs 70mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	HD Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR	SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD
Brand	Pentax	Tamron
Mount	Pentax K	Pentax K
Type	Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Focal length	55-300mm (wider)	70-300mm
Max aperture	f/4.0	f/4.0
Format	aps-c	n/a
Weight g	466	n/a
Filter mm	58	62
Length mm	112.0	n/a
Diameter mm	71.0	n/a
Min focus m	1.4 (closer focusing)	1.5
Af motor	n/a	USD
Stabilized	n/a	Yes

Pentax HD Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR

A weather-resistant APS-C telephoto zoom for Pentax. It weighs about 466 g, takes 58mm filters and focuses as close as 1.4 m.

Pros

Weather resistant
HD coatings
Light at about 466 g
Good reach for APS-C

Cons

Slow at the long end
APS-C only

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD

This 70-300mm f/4-5.6 full-frame telephoto zoom lens from Tamron fits Pentax K mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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