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Pentax D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW vs Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD

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

Verdict at a glance

  • Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD goes wider (100mm vs 150mm).
  • Pentax D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW reaches further (450mm vs 400mm).
Specification comparison
Spec D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD
Brand Pentax Tamron
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Telephoto Zoom Telephoto Zoom
Focal length 150-450mm 100-400mm (wider)
Max aperture f/4.5 f/4.5
Weight g 2000 n/a
Filter mm 86 67
Length mm 242.0 n/a
Diameter mm 95.0 n/a
Min focus m 2.0 1.5 (closer focusing)
Af motor n/a USD
Stabilized n/a Yes

Pentax D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW

A full-frame telephoto zoom for Pentax K-mount with an all-weather build. It weighs about 2,000 g, takes 86mm filters and focuses as close as 2.0 m.

Pros

  • All-weather build
  • 150-450mm reach on full frame
  • Pentax in-body stabilization works with it
  • 86mm filter size

Cons

  • Heavy at about 2,000 g
  • Slow aperture at the long end
  • Large

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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