Pentax D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW vs Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro goes wider (70mm vs 150mm).
- Pentax D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW reaches further (450mm vs 300mm).
| Spec | D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW | AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Tamron |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 150-450mm | 70-300mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/4.0 (faster) |
| Weight g | 2000 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 86 | 62 |
| Length mm | 242.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 95.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 2.0 | 0.95 (closer focusing) |
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 AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro
The Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens covering 70-300mm at f/4-5.6 for Pentax K mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
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