Pentax DA* 21750 60-250mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
What Buyers Say
Pentax DA* 21750 60-250mm
The Pentax DA* 60-250mm f/4 lens is highly regarded for its excellent sharpness across the zoom range and solid build quality with weather sealing. Users praise its versatility, silent autofocus, and good value for the price, though some note concerns about weight, occasional focus or SDM reliability issues, and a tendency for the lens to creep. Overall, it is considered a superb telephoto zoom for Pentax APS-C cameras.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness across zoom range
- Weather sealed construction
- Silent and fast autofocus (SDM)
- Versatile 60-250mm focal length
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Heavy weight (over 1 kg)
- No zoom lock (barrel may creep)
- SDM reliability concerns
- Occasional softness at certain focal lengths
- Lens cap lacks tether
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Pentax DA* 21750 60-250mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 60 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | — | 20 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Protect (SP) coating, smc | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax KAF2 | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.04 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SDM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Pentax DA* 21750 60-250mm
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong macro (75th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.