Rokinon Cine DS100M-C 100mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
What Buyers Say
Rokinon Cine DS100M-C 100mm
The Rokinon 100mm macro lens is a hit among verified buyers, who praise its outstanding optical quality, robust build, and exceptional value for money, especially for macro and cinema work. Users note the manual focus and aperture ring provide reliable control, though some mention it lacks autofocus and vibration control, and the build quality could be improved. Overall, it delivers sharp, vibrant images and is versatile for both photography and filmmaking.
Pros
- Outstanding optical quality
- Exceptional value for money
- Solid build construction
- Smooth manual focus and aperture ring
- Versatile for macro and cinema
Cons
- No autofocus
- No vibration control
- Build quality could be improved
- Heavy weight
- Manual focus can be challenging handheld
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
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
| Rokinon Cine DS100M-C 100mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 20 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | T32 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | T3.1 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.73 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 305 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 | 1:2.8 |
Pros & Cons
Rokinon Cine DS100M-C 100mm
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong optical (74th percentile)
- Strong macro (67th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
