Tamron Di III-A RXD 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD
Tamron
77 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm
7Artisans
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III-A RXD 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD
No customer feedback yet
7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance. Users appreciate its lightweight design compared to alternatives and find it a reliable professional tool for both photography and video. A few Q&A entries note that internal stabilizer movement when powered off is normal, not a defect.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and snappy autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Lightweight design
- Great for video
Cons
- Internal stabilizer movement when off
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
- Manufactured in Thailand (perceived quality concern)
Image quality 5
Autofocus performance 4
Low light performance 2
Build quality 5
Weight and portability 2
Video suitability 2
Scores
Portrait
Macro
Video Cinema
Street
Professional
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron Di III-A RXD 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD | 7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 11 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 20 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 11 |
| Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | BBAR-G2 | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.19 kg | 0.43 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD (Rapid eXtra Silent Stepping Drive) | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm | 35 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III-A RXD 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average build (24th percentile)
7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III-A RXD 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD0.015score per dollar
vs
7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm0.052score per dollar
7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: 7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
