Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-691 18mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
What Buyers Say
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-691 18mm
The Zeiss Batis lenses (85mm, 135mm, 25mm, 18mm, 40mm) receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sharpness, beautiful color rendition, and solid build quality. Users praise the fast and accurate autofocus, compact size, and the pleasing bokeh, making them favorites for portraits, landscapes, and travel. Some concerns include the high price, occasional autofocus issues in low light, and a few minor quirks like the OLED display being less useful and close-focus limitations, but these are outweighed by the overall optical excellence.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful color rendition
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
- Pleasant bokeh
Cons
- High price
- Autofocus issues in low light
- OLED display not very useful
- Close focus limitations
- Chromatic aberration in some cases
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
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
| Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-691 18mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 20 |
| Groups | 10 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 7★ | 2 |
| Coating | ZEISS T* coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 16★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor | VXD linear motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-691 18mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
