Tamron
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k
 vs
Sigma
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Pentax-k

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k vs the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Pentax-k.
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Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Pentax-k
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Pentax-k vs the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k.
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similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
300 mm
Magnification Great zoom Help
1:2 (0.5x)
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
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 macro lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom range Great zoom Help
4.3x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
1:2 (0.5x)
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/22

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$397
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k
Compare the SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Pentax-k
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Pentax-k

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Pentax-k

Macro lens

$209
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Pentax-k vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Pentax-k vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Pentax-k
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Pentax-k

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Pentax-k

Sports lens

$729
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Pentax-k vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Pentax-k vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Pentax-k

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$449
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 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
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Weight Slightly lighter
Magnification Less magnification
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the SMC DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k
Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6

Wildlife lens

$300
Length Shorter
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Pentax-k

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Pentax-k

Macro lens

$460
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Pentax-k vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Pentax-k Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Sony-alpha

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$144
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Sony-alpha vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Pentax-k
Lensbaby Creative Effects System Kit Nikon-f

Lensbaby Creative Effects System Kit Nikon-f

Lens

$520
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Creative Effects System Kit Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Pentax-k
Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Pentax-k

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Pentax-k

Macro lens

$299
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Pentax-k vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Pentax-k
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$699
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Pentax-k
Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM

Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM

Wildlife lens

$998
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Pentax-k

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