Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro vs Tokina AT-X 17-40mm f/3.5-4.5

Both are Pentax K zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron

AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

f/3.5

Full specs

Tokina

AT-X 17-40mm f/3.5-4.5

f/3.5

Full specs

Pick the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro if

You need more reach: 300mm vs 40mm at the long end

Pick the Tokina AT-X 17-40mm f/3.5-4.5 if

You want a wider view: 17mm vs 28mm at the wide end

Spec differences

5 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro and the Tokina AT-X 17-40mm f/3.5-4.5
	Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro	Tokina AT-X 17-40mm f/3.5-4.5
Brand	Tamron	Tokina
Focal length	28-300mm	17-40mm
Filter thread	62 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.49 m	not listed
Image stabilization	No	not listed

3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture. Show all

Mount: Pentax K both
Type: Zoom both
Max aperture: f/3.5 both

Our notes

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.

Our notes

Tokina AT-X 17-40mm f/3.5-4.5

The Tokina AT-X 17-40mm f/3.5-4.5 is a wide-angle zoom lens covering 17-40mm at f/3.5-4.5 for Pentax K mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.