Assuming I have the right lenses the Tamron and Pentax product don't appear to be exactly the same. i.e. they do not appear to be rebadging, however they do look similar which probably belies their manufacturer. also of note is that this is an SMCP lens which means it uses Pentax patented coatings (perhaps the technology is licensed to Tamron as well though). anyway, judge for yourself and take a look at the specs of the two side by side:
Tamron AF28-200mm XR Super Zoom: taken from: http://www.tamron.com/35mm/35mm_af/a28200a03.htm Lens Construction (Groups/Elements) 14-10 Angle of View 75�-12� Type of Zooming Rotation Diaphragm Blade Number 7 Minimum Aperture F/22 Minimum Focus 19.3in.(0.49m) Macro Mag. Ratio 1:4.0 (at 200) Filter Diameter �62 Weight 12.5oz. (354gm) Diameter x Length �2.8 x 3.0in. (�71 x 75.2mm) Accessory Lens hood Pentax SMCP-FA 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 AL : taken from from: http://www.pentax.com/products/lenses/lense_model.cfm?&lenseType=35mm&lenseS eries=FA&lenseModel=FA%2DZoom Minimum Aperture: 32 Lens Construction: 14 groups 16 elements Angle of View: 75�-12.5� Diaphragm: Fully automatic Minimum Focusing Distance: .52m (1.7 ft.) at 135mm Macro Magnification: 0.21x at 135mm Filter Size: 72mm Lens Hood: Included Lens Case: 33925 S80-160 Maximum Diameter & Length: 78mm x 83mm Front Case Size: None Available Weight: 16.4 oz. Regards, /\/\ick... +----------------------------+ | | __/) Mick Maguire | ((((| Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | (\\\\_/) ICQ: 48609010 | \ / | \ /---------------------------+ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
