Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO vs Pentax smc Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 WR

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Tamron

SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO

Pentax

smc Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 WR

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Verdict at a glance

Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO goes wider (70mm vs 100mm).
Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO reaches further (200mm vs 100mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO	smc Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 WR
Brand	Tamron	Pentax
Mount	Pentax K	Pentax K
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Macro
Focal length	70-200mm (wider)	100mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Released	n/a	2009
Filter mm	77	49
Min focus m	0.95	0.3 (closer focusing)
Blades	n/a	8
Format	n/a	full-frame
Groups	n/a	8
Af motor	n/a	screw-drive
Elements	n/a	9
Weight g	n/a	340
Diameter mm	n/a	65.0
Max magnification	n/a	1.0

Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO

An older f/2.8 telephoto zoom for Pentax K-mount cameras with a 77mm filter size. It has no stabilization of its own, but benefits from in-body shake reduction.

Pros

Constant f/2.8
Pentax in-body stabilization works with it
77mm filters
Macro mode

Cons

Heavier than modern f/4 zooms
Slower, noisier autofocus
Minimum focus 0.95 m

Pentax smc Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 WR

This 100mm f/2.8 macro lens from Pentax fits Pentax K mount cameras, with weather-resistant construction. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

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