Koah Artisans Series 55mm f/1.8 55mm
Koah
33 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
Tamron
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Koah Artisans Series 55mm f/1.8 55mm
No customer feedback yet
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Build quality 3
Sharpness 3
Aperture 2
Weight and portability 3
Zoom range 4
Autofocus performance 1
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Specifications
| Koah Artisans Series 55mm f/1.8 55mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 20 |
| Groups | 5 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.57 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 6.00 m | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Koah Artisans Series 55mm f/1.8 55mm
- Strong bokeh (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Below average optical (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average macro (27th percentile)
- 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
Koah Artisans Series 55mm f/1.8 55mm
No current pricing available
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
