Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD

Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD

Tamron
87 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm

7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm

7Artisans
65 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD

No customer feedback yet

7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm

92 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews

The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance. Users appreciate its lightweight design compared to alternatives and find it a reliable professional tool for both photography and video. A few Q&A entries note that internal stabilizer movement when powered off is normal, not a defect.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Fast and snappy autofocus
  • Excellent low-light performance
  • Lightweight design
  • Great for video
Cons
  • Internal stabilizer movement when off
  • Not parfocal
  • Focus-by-wire system
  • Manufactured in Thailand (perceived quality concern)
👍 Image quality 5
👍 Autofocus performance 4
👍 Low light performance 2
🤔 Build quality 5
👍 Weight and portability 2
👍 Video suitability 2

Scores

Portrait
Tamron
85
7Artisans
53
Macro
Tamron
84
7Artisans
57
Professional
Tamron
84
7Artisans
43
Budget
Tamron
82
7Artisans
55
Landscape
Tamron
79
7Artisans
46
Street
Tamron
78
7Artisans
52
Video Cinema
Tamron
77
7Artisans
45
Travel
Tamron
73
7Artisans
40
Wildlife Sports
Tamron
65
7Artisans
40

Specifications

Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min11 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max20 mm35 mm
Elements1211
Groups108
Aspherical Elements22
ED Elements3★1
CoatingBBAR-G2—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/16
Min Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades711★
Build
MountFujifilm XSony E
FormatAPS-Cfull-frame★
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight0.34 kg★0.43 kg
Filter Thread67 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeRXDAutofocus
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance150 mm★400 mm
Max Magnification1:4★—

Pros & Cons

Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD

  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (85th percentile)85th %ile

7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm

  • Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm is CA$490 cheaper (2.2x less).

Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD0.096score per dollar
vs
7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm0.158score per dollar

7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm offers 1.6x better value for money

Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD

7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD

Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.

Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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