Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm
This 45mm f/1.2 lens is praised for its excellent value, offering a fast aperture and good image quality at a budget-friendly price. Users highlight its sharpness, lightweight design, and ability to create beautiful background separation. However, some note significant focus shift at f/2-2.8, softness and contrast drop-off wide open, and strong vignetting before correction. It is considered a great creative tool for hobbyists but may not meet the demands of professional work or video use.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Fast f/1.2 aperture
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight and compact
- Beautiful background separation
Cons
- Focus shift at f/2-2.8
- Softness and contrast drop at f/1.2
- Strong vignetting before correction
- Not ideal for video autofocus
- No image stabilization
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
| Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 45 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 20 |
| Groups | 7 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | SSC (Super Spectra Coating) | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 1:2.8 |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
