Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Pentax-k

$270
28-200 mm
autofocus 7.1x zoom lens
f/3.8-5.6
variable aperture

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars by 3 users at B&H Photo Video

"sharpness is not bad for a super zoom, but the AF issue is a problem"

"The camera exceeds my expectations."

"got this lens as a walk-around but it had AF issues with my k2000. sometimes it locked, sometimes it doesn't (focus indicator blinks). most apparent on the 28mm side."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Pentax K-30, Pentax K-5 and Pentax K-5 II.

horizontal angle of view
45.9 - 6.8°
42.5-304mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Pentax-k vs other Pentax K lenses

	Telephoto lens
	200 mm

	Great zoom range
	7.1x

The Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Pentax-k vs other Pentax K wildlife lenses

	Very light
	354 g

	Great wide angle lens
	28 mm

	Quite short
	76 mm

Cons

The Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Pentax-k vs other Pentax K lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Narrow aperture
	f/3.8

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

The Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Pentax-k vs other Pentax K wildlife lenses

	Poor telephoto lens
	200 mm

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	28 mm
	Max focal length	200 mm
	Zoom range	7.1x	above average
	Magnification	1:4 (0.2x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/3.8	below average
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Pentax K
	Length	76 mm
	Diameter	71 mm
	Filter size	62 mm
	Weight	354 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	45.7°
	Telephoto horizontal	6.8°	above average
	Wide vertical	31.3°
	Telephoto vertical	4.5°	above average
	Wide diagonal	53.7°
	Telephoto diagonal	8.1°	above average

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Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Pentax-k

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Pentax-k vs other Pentax K lenses

The Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Pentax-k vs other Pentax K wildlife lenses

Cons

The Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Pentax-k vs other Pentax K lenses

The Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Pentax-k vs other Pentax K wildlife lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Pentax-k lens?

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