Sigma EX DG 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye 8mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
What Buyers Say
Sigma EX DG 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye 8mm
The Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye lens is well-liked for its sharpness, color rendition, and unique circular fisheye effect. Users appreciate its ability to simplify handheld panoramic photography, though some note chromatic distortion and noise in dark corners. Compatibility with various Nikon bodies is generally good, but autofocus is not supported on entry-level DSLRs.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Unique circular fisheye effect
- Simplifies handheld panoramic photography
- Good color rendition
- Works with FTZ adapter on Z cameras
Cons
- Chromatic distortion (aurora) around image
- Noise in dark corners
- No autofocus on entry-level Nikon DSLRs
- Not a true full-frame lens (EX not FX)
- Requires manual focus on some bodies
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
| Sigma EX DG 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye 8mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 8 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 20 |
| Groups | 6 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus (with Nikon Cameras That Have an Autofocus Motor) | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 135 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.6 | 1:2.8 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma EX DG 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye 8mm
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th 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 (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
