Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro vs Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II goes wider (18mm vs 28mm).
- Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro reaches further (300mm vs 55mm).
| Spec | AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro | smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Pentax |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 28-300mm | 18-55mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Filter mm | 62 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.49 | n/a |
Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
The Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is a full-frame superzoom lens covering 28-300mm at f/3.5-6.3 for Pentax K mount cameras, with aspherical elements. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.
Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II
Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II: a standard zoom lens with a 18-55mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6, made for Pentax K mount cameras. A popular general-purpose zoom for Pentax APS-C cameras.
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