Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL vs Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD
Both are Pentax K lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD if
- You need more reach: 270mm vs 55mm at the long end
Spec differences
14 differences| Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL | Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Pentax
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
|
| Focal length |
18-55mm
|
18-270mm
|
| Weight |
220 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
67.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
68 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.34×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
6
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 8 groups
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2008
|
not listed
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Pentax K both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
Our notes
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.
Our notes
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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