Sony FE SAL50M28 50mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Sony FE SAL50M28 50mm
The Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens receives high praise for its exceptional sharpness, particularly in macro and portrait photography. Users highlight the useful focus limiter and the ability to achieve 1:1 magnification, though some note the lens is pricey and caution against use with Sony a7 series cameras. Overall, it is considered a high-quality lens that delivers excellent image detail.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Useful focus limiter switch
- 1:1 macro magnification
- Good for portraits and landscapes
- Solid build with metal mount
Cons
- High price point
- Not recommended for Sony a7 series
- DOF scale tuned for full frame only
- Manual focus can be tricky for beginners
- 50mm focal length may be odd on APS-C
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Sony FE SAL50M28 50mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | — | 20 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Automatic | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 161 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 | 1:3.8 |
Pros & Cons
Sony FE SAL50M28 50mm
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong social proof (65th percentile)
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Sony FE SAL50M28 50mm
No current pricing available
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
