Tamron SP AFA022N700 150mm
Tamron
72 Overall Score
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Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron SP AFA022N700 150mm
88 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and effective image stabilization, especially given its affordable price point. Users praise its image quality for wildlife and bird photography, though many note its significant weight and the need for careful handling, particularly with older camera bodies. A few reviewers mention autofocus can struggle in low light or complex scenes, and the lack of a Canadian warranty for US versions is a concern for some.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness at 600mm
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Effective image stabilization
- Great value for money
- Excellent image quality for wildlife
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Autofocus struggles in low light
- Manual focus ring has short throw
- No rear filter slot
- No Canadian warranty for US version
Image quality 8
Autofocus performance 6
Image stabilization 5
Weight 6
Value for money 5
Build quality 4
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
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Specifications
| Tamron SP AFA022N700 150mm | Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 150 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 600 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 21 | 10 |
| Groups | 13 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.99 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USD | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 2.20 m | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.26x★ | 0.17X |
Pros & Cons
Tamron SP AFA022N700 150mm
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (27th percentile)
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.