Sony FE SEL1625G 16-25mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Sony FE SEL1625G 16-25mm
This wide-angle zoom lens receives high praise for its sharpness, lightweight design, and fast autofocus. Users find it excellent for landscape and astrophotography, with minimal distortion and solid build quality. One reviewer suggests a lower price would make it perfect, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Sharp across the frame
- Lightweight design
- Fast autofocus
- Excellent for landscapes and astrophotography
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Price could be lower
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
Scores
Specifications
| Sony FE SEL1625G 16-25mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 20 |
| Groups | 13 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 180 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony FE SEL1625G 16-25mm
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (33rd percentile)
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
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
