TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2 50mm
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
What Buyers Say
TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2 50mm
This lens is widely praised for its incredible value, solid metal build, and satisfying manual operation. Users appreciate the smooth focus ring, nice bokeh, and sharpness stopped down, but note the extremely narrow depth of field at f/1.2 requires very careful focusing. Overall, it's seen as a fun, characterful lens that punches well above its price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Solid all-metal build quality
- Smooth manual focus ring
- Nice bokeh rendition
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Extremely shallow depth of field at f/1.2 requiring very careful focus
- Soft wide open at f/1.2 for photos
- Heavy for a 50mm lens (noted by some)
- No lens hood included in the box
- Cool color cast in some conditions
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
The Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD is widely praised as a versatile all-in-one zoom for Sony APS-C cameras. Users love the incredible 16.6x range, close focusing at the wide end, and solid image quality, though some note softness beyond 70-80mm and slow autofocus. The lens is heavier than typical crop-sensor lenses but still considered portable. A few verified buyers report issues with sharpness at the telephoto end and a stiff zoom ring, but the majority find it an excellent walk-around lens that replaces multiple primes and zooms.
Pros
- Incredible 16.6x zoom range
- Close focusing at wide end (semi-macro)
- Good image quality and color rendition
- Solid build with weather sealing
- Effective vibration compensation (VC)
Cons
- Softness beyond 70-80mm
- Slow autofocus compared to smaller zooms
- Heavy and bulky for APS-C
- Stiff zoom ring when zooming out
- Moderate distortion at both ends
Scores
Specifications
| TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2 50mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 19 |
| Groups | 5 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | multi-layer coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2 50mm
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2 50mm offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
