Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Fujifilm GF110mmF2 R LM WR 35-87mm
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and lightweight design, making it a versatile and affordable alternative to Sony's GM lenses. Users appreciate its performance in portraits and low light, though some note the plastic build and lack of weather sealing as drawbacks. Overall, it is considered an excellent value for both enthusiasts and professionals.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Lightweight design
- Versatile focal range
- Good value for money
Cons
- Plastic build quality
- No weather sealing
- Zoom ring reversed from focus ring
- Slightly long for discrete use
- Colors slightly duller than GM lenses
Fujifilm GF110mmF2 R LM WR 35-87mm
The GF 110mm f/2 lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness and build quality, often described as the best lens users have owned. It excels in portrait and landscape photography with a short depth of field, though some note it is a bit slow. A significant negative experience involves poor shipping packaging, leading to a return, but the lens itself is highly recommended.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Superb build quality
- Great for portraits and landscapes
- Short depth of field at f/2
- Comfortable manual focus
Cons
- Slightly slow autofocus
- No optical image stabilization
- Poor shipping packaging
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Fujifilm GF110mmF2 R LM WR 35-87mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 110 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 75 mm | 110 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 14 |
| Groups | 15 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm G |
| Format | full-frame★ | medium-format |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 1.50 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor | Linear motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 180 mm★ | 900 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.7★ | 0.16x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
Fujifilm GF110mmF2 R LM WR 35-87mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (72nd percentile)
- Below average build (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 offers 6.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
