Kase 200mm f/5.6 MC Reflex Mirror 200mm
Kase
40 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Tamron
97 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Macro
Professional
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Kase 200mm f/5.6 MC Reflex Mirror 200mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 200 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 16 |
| Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Multicoated Optical Glass | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 2.00 m | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:9.09 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Kase 200mm f/5.6 MC Reflex Mirror 200mm
- Strong build (66th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Kase 200mm f/5.6 MC Reflex Mirror 200mm0.079score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm0.117score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
