Pentax HD D-FA D FA 24-70mm F2.8ED SDM WR
Pentax
58 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Tamron
97 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Macro
Professional
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Pentax HD D-FA D FA 24-70mm F2.8ED SDM WR | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | HD coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.79 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SDM | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Pentax HD D-FA D FA 24-70mm F2.8ED SDM WR
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Pentax HD D-FA D FA 24-70mm F2.8ED SDM WR0.002score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm0.007score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm offers 3.5x better value for money
Pentax HD D-FA D FA 24-70mm F2.8ED SDM WR
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
