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Tamron f2.8 17-50 mm vs Pentax 16-85

Started Feb 3, 2016 | Discussions thread
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vortexnut New Member • Posts: 16
Tamron f2.8 17-50 mm vs Pentax 16-85

I am trying to decide if I should buy a new Pentax 16-85 lens. I currently have a Tamron f2.8 17-50 mm I use on my K-X that I use mostly for storm photography and occasionally my wife will use it on her K-50 for pictures of my kids(she usually uses the Pentax 50 mm f1.8). I have read several reviews that said that the Pentax is sharper than the Tamron lens. It would be nice to have a little bit more on the wide end of things and also some more on the longer end which is why I am considering buying the Pentax and selling my old Tamron. Was wondering what everyone thinks?

 vortexnut's gear list:vortexnut's gear list
Pentax K-x Pentax K-50 Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Pentax smc DA 50mm F1.8 Pentax 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 WR
Pentax 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 WR Pentax K-50 Pentax K-x
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