NEEWER 2 in 1 18mm Wide Angle & 10x Macro 18mm
NEEWER
59 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
NEEWER 2 in 1 18mm Wide Angle & 10x Macro 18mm
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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
88 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and lightweight design, making it a versatile and affordable alternative to Sony's GM lenses. Users appreciate its performance in portraits and low light, though some note the plastic build and lack of weather sealing as drawbacks. Overall, it is considered an excellent value for both enthusiasts and professionals.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Lightweight design
- Versatile focal range
- Good value for money
Cons
- Plastic build quality
- No weather sealing
- Zoom ring reversed from focus ring
- Slightly long for discrete use
- Colors slightly duller than GM lenses
Image quality 12
Autofocus performance 10
Build quality 8
Value for money 7
Weight and portability 6
Low light performance 5
Scores
Budget
Professional
Video Cinema
Macro
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Street
Travel
Specifications
| NEEWER 2 in 1 18mm Wide Angle & 10x Macro 18mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Multi layer Nano Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 18 mm★ | 180 mm |
| Max Magnification | 10x★ | 1:2.7 |
Pros & Cons
NEEWER 2 in 1 18mm Wide Angle & 10x Macro 18mm
- Strong macro (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong aperture (69th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (68th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
NEEWER 2 in 1 18mm Wide Angle & 10x Macro 18mm
No current pricing available
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
