Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE vs Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD

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Pentax

HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE

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Tamron

100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD

Verdict at a glance

Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE goes wider (55mm vs 100mm).
Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD reaches further (400mm vs 300mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE	100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD
Brand	Pentax	Tamron
Mount	Pentax K	Pentax K
Type	Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Focal length	55-300mm (wider)	100-400mm
Max aperture	f/4.5	f/4.5
Format	aps-c	n/a
Weight g	471	n/a
Filter mm	58	67
Length mm	89.0	n/a
Diameter mm	77.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.95 (closer focusing)	1.5
Af motor	n/a	USD
Stabilized	n/a	Yes

Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE

A compact, weather-resistant APS-C telephoto zoom with a quiet PLM motor and retractable barrel. It weighs about 471 g and takes 58mm filters.

Pros

PLM focus motor
Weather resistant
Retractable design
Compact

Cons

Slow aperture
APS-C only
Plastic build

Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD

A 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, with Vibration Compensation. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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