Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
Viltrox FV-Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE
What Buyers Say
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
Viltrox FV-Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE
The Sony 16mm f/1.8 G lens is widely praised for its compact size, sharpness, and excellent low-light performance, making it a favorite for astrophotography and wide-angle work. Users appreciate the fast and reliable autofocus, lightweight build, and the ability to use standard 67mm filters. A few criticisms include noticeable vignetting at the corners and the lack of an included lens case at this price point.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Sharp image quality
- Fast f/1.8 aperture for low light
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Standard 67mm filter thread
Cons
- Noticeable corner vignetting
- No lens case included
- Expensive for some buyers
- Too wide for some subjects
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | Viltrox FV-Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 15 |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | fluorine coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor | XD linear motors |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.25x |
Pros & Cons
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 (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Viltrox FV-Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
Viltrox FV-Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
