Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM vs Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD goes wider (15mm vs 16mm).
- Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM reaches further (50mm vs 30mm).
| Spec | smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM | SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Tamron |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 16-50mm | 15-30mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Af motor | n/a | USD |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
| Min focus m | n/a | 0.28 |
Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM
A 16-50mm f/2.8 fast standard zoom lens, the Pentax smc Pentax-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass. A premium weather-resistant "Star" series lens for Pentax K-mount cameras.
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD: a full-frame fast wide-angle zoom lens with a 15-30mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Pentax K mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and ar...
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