Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 ZF.2 100mm
Zeiss
35 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 ZF.2 100mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 20 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 9★ | 2 |
| Coating | ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.34 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 86 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Manual Focus | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.00 m | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.6 | 1:3.8 |
Pros & Cons
Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 ZF.2 100mm
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th 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
Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 ZF.2 100mm0.005score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.103score per dollar
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 20.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
