Nikon NIKKOR 20053 500mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR 20053 500mm
This Nikon 500mm f/4E FL ED VR lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and surprisingly lightweight design. Users praise its hand-holdability and performance with teleconverters, especially for bird and wildlife photography. A few minor complaints about shipping speed and the lack of a lens case are noted, but the optical quality and VR system are highly regarded.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast autofocus
- Lightweight design
- Hand-holdable
- Excellent VR system
Cons
- Slow shipping
- No lens case included
- High price
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
| Nikon NIKKOR 20053 500mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 500 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 20 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 3.09 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 3.60 m | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7 | 1:3.8 |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 20053 500mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average build (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average macro (33rd 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
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 25.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
