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

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

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Pentax · 2008

smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL

f/3.5220 g

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

You need more reach: 300mm vs 55mm at the long end

Pick the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL if

You want a wider view: 18mm vs 28mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.49 m

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro and the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL
	Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro	Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL
Brand	Tamron	Pentax
Format	not listed	APS-C
Focal length	28-300mm	18-55mm
Weight	not listed	220 g
Length	not listed	67.5 mm
Diameter	not listed	68 mm
Filter thread	62 mm	52 mm
Min focus distance	0.49 m	0.25 m closer
Max magnification	not listed	0.34×
Aperture blades	not listed	6
Optical design	not listed	11 elements / 8 groups
Released	not listed	2008

4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Pentax K both
Type: Zoom both
Max aperture: f/3.5 both
Image stabilization: No 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.

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Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL

A 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens, the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL is designed for Pentax K mount bodies. A popular general-purpose zoom for Pentax APS-C cameras.