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

$165
70-300 mm
autofocus 4.3x zoom lens
f/4-5.6
variable aperture 1:2 (0.5x) Macro

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 4 out of 5 stars by 19 users at B&H Photo Video

"Great lens, very durable and inexpensive! You can't beat this with a stick! Don't hesitate to buy!"

"This lens gives you a functional telephoto lens for the price. Operation is smooth and the image quality is good."

"Main downside is that the lens is big and adds to the weight of the camera."

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
19.2 - 4.5°
106.5-455.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k vs other Pentax K lenses

	Great macro
	1:2 (0.5x)

	Telephoto lens
	300 mm

The Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k vs other Pentax K macro lenses

	Above average zoom range
	4.3x

Cons

The Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k vs other Pentax K lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Narrow aperture
	f/4

The Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k vs other Pentax K macro lenses

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Low max f/stop
	f/22

	Poor macro
	1:2 (0.5x)

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	70 mm
	Max focal length	300 mm	above average
	Zoom range	4.3x
	Magnification	1:2 (0.5x)	above average
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/4	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	117 mm
	Diameter	76 mm
	Filter size	62 mm
	Weight	435 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	19.1°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	4.5°	above average
	Wide vertical	12.8°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	3°	above average
	Wide diagonal	22.9°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	5.4°	above average

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

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k vs other Pentax K lenses

The Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k vs other Pentax K macro lenses

Cons

The Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k vs other Pentax K lenses

The Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k vs other Pentax K macro lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k lens?

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