Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II 35mm
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
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
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II 35mm
The Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 is a manual focus lens that delivers stunning bokeh and excellent center sharpness wide open, making it a favorite for portrait and artistic photography on Fuji X-mount cameras. Users praise its solid build and smooth focus ring, but note significant chromatic aberration, a very shallow depth of field that requires practice, and quality control inconsistencies. The lack of EXIF data transfer is a common drawback, though focus peaking helps. Overall, it offers exceptional value for its price, especially for those willing to embrace manual shooting.
Pros
- Stunning bokeh at f/0.95
- Excellent center sharpness wide open
- Solid all-metal build quality
- Smooth and well-dampened focus ring
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Significant chromatic aberration wide open
- Very shallow depth of field at f/0.95
- No EXIF data transfer
- Quality control inconsistencies
- Heavy weight
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 11 |
| Groups | 13 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/0.95 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.46 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8★ | 0.13 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II 35mm
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II 35mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
