Pentax smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF vs Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Pentax smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF goes wider (12mm vs 18mm).
- Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD reaches further (270mm vs 24mm).
| Spec | smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF | 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Tamron |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Superzoom |
| Focal length | 12-24mm (wider) | 18-270mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/3.5 (faster) |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | n/a |
| Groups | 11 | n/a |
| Af motor | screw-drive | n/a |
| Elements | 13 | n/a |
| Weight g | 430 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 88.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.12 | n/a |
Pentax smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF
A constant f/4 wide zoom for Pentax APS-C bodies. It weighs about 430 g and takes 77mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/4
- 77mm filters
- Close focus 0.3 m
- Sharp
Cons
- APS-C only
- Screw-drive AF
- No stabilization
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD
A 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C superzoom lens, the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, with quiet motor-driven autofocus. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.
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