Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Tamron
97 Overall Score
vs
Pentax DA* HD DA* 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW
Pentax
74 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Portrait
Street
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD | Pentax DA* HD DA* 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | Zoom | Wide-Angle Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | HD Coating SP (Super Protect) Coating AW (All Weather Resistant) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | FUJIFILM X | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.70 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.7 | 1:10 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
- Strong versatility (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong social proof (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong optical (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pentax DA* HD DA* 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (65th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD0.088score per dollar
vs
Pentax DA* HD DA* 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW0.041score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 19 specs.
