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Chako · 01-05-2008, 12:19 PM

Well that is exactly what I did. I knew that the Tamron had a better warranty, but I have yet to send back any lens because of a defect (knock on wood). So I went with the nicer looking Pentax model (completely subjective). But you are correct, either or would do the trick.

One thing I do miss oddly is the cute little filter hatch Pentax has on many of their lens shades. It is missing on this lens. Just more proof that its a rebadged Tamron in my opinion.

Jasvox · 01-10-2008, 05:28 AM

Interesting...on Amazon.com today and see the Tamron is actually cheaper than the Pentax by $25.

Tamron link:
Amazon.com: Tamron 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 AF Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras: Electronics

Pentax link:
Amazon.com: Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL IF Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo

Jas

EvoRoadster · 01-11-2008, 02:03 PM

Those links now show the Pentax $16 cheaper than the Tamron.

Jasvox · 01-11-2008, 03:13 PM

perhaps those prices fluctuate as I am still seeing the Tamron cheaper, but this time only by $6.

KFrog · 01-11-2008, 07:30 PM

I just got the Pentax version. Since I'm just getting started, I thought I would stick with Pentax branded lenses. Just a quirk on my part.

One difference I read about is the mount. The Pentax has a metal mount (which it does, I checked) and the Tamron has a plastic mount. That one I don't know for sure. Does it matter?

jgredline · 01-11-2008, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by KFrog

The Pentax has a metal mount (which it does, I checked) and the Tamron has a plastic mount. That one I don't know for sure. Does it matter?

It does matter and the Tamron does not have a plastic mount...It is indeed a metal mount.
Is the pentax version a macro lens?

WendyB · 01-11-2008, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by jgredline

Exactly.
Had Samys camera had both lenses in stock at the same time, I would have likely choses the pentax ONLY because of the ''pentax'' logo..Thats it.

They come off the same manufacturing line. I still prefer the Pentax logo.

As for the 18-250 and both lenses. The Pentax must have some sort of a different glass coating. I have seen no flare on the P and a bit on the T.

I use both of them quite a bit of the time. Still deciding on which one to sell off. Have to wait for spring to break before that decision is made.

jgredline · 01-11-2008, 10:59 PM

Originally posted by WendyB

They come off the same manufacturing line. I still prefer the Pentax logo.

As for the 18-250 and both lenses. The Pentax must have some sort of a different glass coating. I have seen no flare on the P and a bit on the T.

I use both of them quite a bit of the time. Still deciding on which one to sell off. Have to wait for spring to break before that decision is made.

From everything I have seen and read, both lenses are exactly the same, even the coatings...But really at the end of the day, it does not matter.

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01-05-2008, 12:19 PM	#16
Chako Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sault Ste Marie, Ont, Canada. Posts: 563	Well that is exactly what I did. I knew that the Tamron had a better warranty, but I have yet to send back any lens because of a defect (knock on wood). So I went with the nicer looking Pentax model (completely subjective). But you are correct, either or would do the trick. One thing I do miss oddly is the cute little filter hatch Pentax has on many of their lens shades. It is missing on this lens. Just more proof that its a rebadged Tamron in my opinion.

01-10-2008, 05:28 AM	#17
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107 Original Poster	Interesting...on Amazon.com today and see the Tamron is actually cheaper than the Pentax by $25. Tamron link: Amazon.com: Tamron 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 AF Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras: Electronics Pentax link: Amazon.com: Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL IF Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo Jas

01-11-2008, 02:03 PM	#18
EvoRoadster New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 11	Those links now show the Pentax $16 cheaper than the Tamron.

01-11-2008, 03:13 PM	#19
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107 Original Poster	perhaps those prices fluctuate as I am still seeing the Tamron cheaper, but this time only by $6.

01-11-2008, 07:30 PM	#20
KFrog Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Katy, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 294	I just got the Pentax version. Since I'm just getting started, I thought I would stick with Pentax branded lenses. Just a quirk on my part. One difference I read about is the mount. The Pentax has a metal mount (which it does, I checked) and the Tamron has a plastic mount. That one I don't know for sure. Does it matter?

01-11-2008, 07:54 PM	#21
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Originally posted by KFrog The Pentax has a metal mount (which it does, I checked) and the Tamron has a plastic mount. That one I don't know for sure. Does it matter? It does matter and the Tamron does not have a plastic mount...It is indeed a metal mount. Is the pentax version a macro lens?

01-11-2008, 10:37 PM	#22
WendyB Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan Posts: 189	Originally posted by jgredline Exactly. Had Samys camera had both lenses in stock at the same time, I would have likely choses the pentax ONLY because of the ''pentax'' logo..Thats it. They come off the same manufacturing line. I still prefer the Pentax logo. As for the 18-250 and both lenses. The Pentax must have some sort of a different glass coating. I have seen no flare on the P and a bit on the T. I use both of them quite a bit of the time. Still deciding on which one to sell off. Have to wait for spring to break before that decision is made.

01-11-2008, 10:59 PM	#23
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Originally posted by WendyB They come off the same manufacturing line. I still prefer the Pentax logo. As for the 18-250 and both lenses. The Pentax must have some sort of a different glass coating. I have seen no flare on the P and a bit on the T. I use both of them quite a bit of the time. Still deciding on which one to sell off. Have to wait for spring to break before that decision is made. From everything I have seen and read, both lenses are exactly the same, even the coatings...But really at the end of the day, it does not matter.

Pentax 18-250, who has one?

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