Brightin Star AF MF 50mm F0.95 II 60mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
What Buyers Say
Brightin Star AF MF 50mm F0.95 II 60mm
This 85mm f/1.8 lens for Sony E-mount has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from all verified purchasers. Users consistently praise its exceptional build quality with a metal body and smooth control rings, as well as its sharp optics and fast, quiet autofocus. Many reviewers expressed surprise at the high quality given the affordable price, noting it performs well above its cost. A few minor drawbacks mentioned include the lens being slightly heavier and larger than expected, but overall sentiment is extremely favorable.
Pros
- Excellent build quality with metal body
- Sharp optics with minimal chromatic aberration
- Fast and quiet STM autofocus
- Smooth focus and aperture rings
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Slightly heavier than expected
- Larger size than some alternatives
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
| Brightin Star AF MF 50mm F0.95 II 60mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 20 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | IMC Coating Technology | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 15★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.97 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 50 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 2:1★ | 1:2.8 |
Pros & Cons
Brightin Star AF MF 50mm F0.95 II 60mm
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average build (17th percentile)17th %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
Brightin Star AF MF 50mm F0.95 II 60mm
No current pricing available
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
