Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro vs Pentax -F 28-80mm 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

Pentax

-F 28-80mm 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 80mm at the long end

Pick the Pentax -F 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5 if

You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.4 m vs 0.49 m

Spec differences

6 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro and the Pentax -F 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5
	Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro	Pentax -F 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5
Brand	Tamron	Pentax
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	28-300mm	28-80mm
Filter thread	62 mm	58 mm
Min focus distance	0.49 m	0.4 m closer
Optical design	not listed	12 elements / 9 groups

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.

Our notes

Pentax -F 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5

A 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5 standard zoom lens, the Pentax -F 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5 is designed for Pentax K mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.