Pentax vs. Tamron 18-250

baw · 01-18-2008, 12:34 PM

I've read quite some arguments whether the Pentax 18-250 is made by Pentax or not.
Just came across this thread.

According to the poster Pentax replied (5th post) that the 18-250 is not actually made by Pentax......

Confused · 01-18-2008, 01:14 PM

Hi Ben

Click on the following link which should be of interest to you:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/113343-post6.html

Best regards
Richard

**Sailor** · 01-18-2008, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by baw

I've read quite some arguments whether the Pentax 18-250 is made by Pentax or not.
Just came across this thread.

According to the poster Pentax replied (5th post) that the 18-250 is not actually made by Pentax......

I think all of the data indicate that a DA 18-250 is essentially a rebadged Tamron 18-250. While there may (or may not) be differences in coatings formulations, the performance difference between the two is likely to be minimal (posted photos suggest such is the case).

All of this is wide of the point - the key is that this lens (with either label) is darned good for what it costs. I've got the Pentax version but had I realized that Tamron offers a longer warranty, I'd have bought it.

Either way, I think that the 18-250 is a very useful lens.

Jer

KFrog · 01-18-2008, 10:14 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

All of this is wide of the point - the key is that this lens (with either label) is darned good for what it costs. I've got the Pentax version but had I realized that Tamron offers a longer warranty, I'd have bought it.

Either way, I think that the 18-250 is a very useful lens.

Jer

Hit the nail squarely on the head. For the range of the lens the quality and the cost it's great. I would recommend it to anyone considering the kit lens and the DA 50-200mm.

01-18-2008, 12:34 PM	#1
baw Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Neterlands Posts: 189	Pentax vs. Tamron 18-250 I've read quite some arguments whether the Pentax 18-250 is made by Pentax or not. Just came across this thread. According to the poster Pentax replied (5th post) that the 18-250 is not actually made by Pentax......

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01-18-2008, 01:14 PM	#2
Confused Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,067	Hi Ben Click on the following link which should be of interest to you: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/113343-post6.html Best regards Richard

01-18-2008, 04:57 PM	#3
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Originally posted by baw I've read quite some arguments whether the Pentax 18-250 is made by Pentax or not. Just came across this thread. According to the poster Pentax replied (5th post) that the 18-250 is not actually made by Pentax...... I think all of the data indicate that a DA 18-250 is essentially a rebadged Tamron 18-250. While there may (or may not) be differences in coatings formulations, the performance difference between the two is likely to be minimal (posted photos suggest such is the case). All of this is wide of the point - the key is that this lens (with either label) is darned good for what it costs. I've got the Pentax version but had I realized that Tamron offers a longer warranty, I'd have bought it. Either way, I think that the 18-250 is a very useful lens. Jer

01-18-2008, 10:14 PM	#4
KFrog Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Katy, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 294	Originally posted by Sailor All of this is wide of the point - the key is that this lens (with either label) is darned good for what it costs. I've got the Pentax version but had I realized that Tamron offers a longer warranty, I'd have bought it. Either way, I think that the 18-250 is a very useful lens. Jer Hit the nail squarely on the head. For the range of the lens the quality and the cost it's great. I would recommend it to anyone considering the kit lens and the DA 50-200mm.