Tamron 70-200 2.8 Di Ld

awscreo · 10-08-2016, 11:10 PM

About to buy it for my K-1, wanted to see if anyone has any opinions on this lens? I'm aware that Pentax 70-200 is better, but i can't afford spending that much for a lens right now, and i want a long reach zoom for portraits and telephoto landscapes. This lens seems to have good reviews in general. Opinions?

Last edited by awscreo; 10-08-2016 at 11:17 PM.

Adam · 10-08-2016, 11:24 PM - **2 Likes**

It's a very good choice for the money. We'll have some comparisons between it and the D FA* 70-200mm on the homepage soon

**gaweidert** · 10-09-2016, 07:27 AM

I have owned the Tamron 70-200 lens for a few years now and I am very satisfied with it. It is a great deal for the price. It is a screw drive auto focus so a bit slower. I tend to use manual focus a lot with my longer lenses. Probably a holdover from using manual focus lenses for over 40 years. Close focusing too. It also has wonderful bokeh.. Here is an image from last July at a local park.

Sterby · 10-09-2016, 01:36 PM

One of my best lenses, excellent sharpness on 24MP so on the K-1 it shouldn't be a problem. Slight softness wide open should be a bit less too. Not very good for tracking fast moving subjects but predictable medium and slow movement is not a problem. It really shines on portraits, becomes a poremaster at f/4. If you find one at a reasonable price don't hesitate, it is one of the best value lenses for Pentax.

Some examples, first one is with the 1.4x HD DA TC, rest is native.

awscreo · 10-09-2016, 03:26 PM

I was thinking to get a new one from amazon, price is 2.5 times cheaper than pentax one, seems like an amazing bargain. I'll see if any used available, so far haven't seen any.

**Mapleleaf-Mick** · 10-11-2016, 04:25 PM

As far as I am concerned, in terms of sharpness etc. it is on par with the Pentax version. Excellent lens. Use it on my K3. Love it. Super value for cost. Works great on a K1.

Michael

**clackers** · 10-11-2016, 04:29 PM

Of course the Pentax will be better. But until you're lucky enough to own one, this is great. Good for sports and portraits, too:

cali92rs · 10-11-2016, 09:13 PM

I really like mine. It is optically a lot better than my FA 135 f2.8. Also, the screwdrive is not obnoxiously loud on the K-1 like it is for older bodies.

awscreo · 10-12-2016, 06:54 PM

Mine is on the way, can't way to try it)

10-08-2016, 11:10 PM	#1
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	Tamron 70-200 2.8 Di Ld About to buy it for my K-1, wanted to see if anyone has any opinions on this lens? I'm aware that Pentax 70-200 is better, but i can't afford spending that much for a lens right now, and i want a long reach zoom for portraits and telephoto landscapes. This lens seems to have good reviews in general. Opinions? Last edited by awscreo; 10-08-2016 at 11:17 PM.

10-08-2016, 11:24 PM - 2 Likes	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	It's a very good choice for the money. We'll have some comparisons between it and the D FA* 70-200mm on the homepage soon Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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10-09-2016, 01:36 PM	#4
Sterby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Tarján Photos: Albums Posts: 140	One of my best lenses, excellent sharpness on 24MP so on the K-1 it shouldn't be a problem. Slight softness wide open should be a bit less too. Not very good for tracking fast moving subjects but predictable medium and slow movement is not a problem. It really shines on portraits, becomes a poremaster at f/4. If you find one at a reasonable price don't hesitate, it is one of the best value lenses for Pentax. Some examples, first one is with the 1.4x HD DA TC, rest is native.

10-09-2016, 03:26 PM	#5
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722 Original Poster	I was thinking to get a new one from amazon, price is 2.5 times cheaper than pentax one, seems like an amazing bargain. I'll see if any used available, so far haven't seen any.

10-11-2016, 04:25 PM	#6
Mapleleaf-Mick Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Canada Posts: 299	As far as I am concerned, in terms of sharpness etc. it is on par with the Pentax version. Excellent lens. Use it on my K3. Love it. Super value for cost. Works great on a K1. Michael

10-11-2016, 04:29 PM	#7
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Of course the Pentax will be better. But until you're lucky enough to own one, this is great. Good for sports and portraits, too:

10-11-2016, 09:13 PM	#8
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	I really like mine. It is optically a lot better than my FA 135 f2.8. Also, the screwdrive is not obnoxiously loud on the K-1 like it is for older bodies.

10-12-2016, 06:54 PM	#9
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722 Original Poster	Mine is on the way, can't way to try it)