Tamron
28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di Pentax-k
 vs
Olympus M.Zuiko
75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di Pentax-k
Much more zoom 10.7x vs 4x
Help
 More than 2.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Significantly wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4.8
Help
 At its widest, the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di Pentax-k captures slightly more light, 0.9 f-stops
Better wide angle 28 mm vs 75 mm
Help
 2.7x better wide angle
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di Pentax-k Learn more about
the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di Pentax-k

Reasons to consider the Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS vs the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di Pentax-k.
Olympus M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS Learn more about
the Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
300 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di Pentax-k:$389.95
75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS:$549.00
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di Pentax-k:28 mm
75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS:75 mm
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Nikon-f

Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Nikon-f

Travel lens
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Nikon-f vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di Pentax-k
Compare the 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Nikon-f vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS

Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di Pentax-k Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Pentax-k

Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Pentax-k

Wildlife lens

$279
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Pentax-k vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di Pentax-k
Pentax SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED

Pentax SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED

Wildlife lens

$397
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di Pentax-k
Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$279
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di Pentax-k
Pentax SMC DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR

Pentax SMC DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR

Wildlife lens

$197
Weight Slightly lighter
Zoom range Much less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the SMC DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di Pentax-k
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Pentax-k

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Pentax-k

Travel lens

$479
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Pentax-k vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di Pentax-k

Olympus M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Sony-alpha

Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$449
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Sony-alpha vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,289
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.

Wildlife lens

$499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S. vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS

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