Pentax DA* HD DA* 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW
Pentax
74 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Tamron
96 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Portrait
Street
Specifications
| Pentax DA* HD DA* 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | Wide-Angle Zoom | Wide-Angle Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| 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/22 | f/16 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount, Sony E-M |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weight | 0.70 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 191 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:10★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong optical (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Pentax DA* HD DA* 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW0.051score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD0.141score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 19 specs.
