Sirui Venus 50mm T2.9 1.6X Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
What Buyers Say
Sirui Venus 50mm T2.9 1.6X Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm
The SIRUI Venus 50mm T2.9 anamorphic lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its cinematic image quality, smooth bokeh, and solid build, especially given its price point. A few verified buyers report softness or receiving opened/dusty units, but most praise its sharpness, flare control, and value. The lens is seen as a budget-friendly entry into anamorphic filmmaking, though some note the lack of autofocus and the need for careful handling.
Pros
- Cinematic image quality
- Smooth oval bokeh
- Solid build and smooth rings
- Great value for the price
- Pleasant color rendition and contrast
Cons
- Some units arrived opened or dusty
- Occasional softness reported
- No autofocus
- Heavy and bulky design
- Premium price for some budgets
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
| Sirui Venus 50mm T2.9 1.6X Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 20 |
| Groups | 13 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.9 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.07 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 31 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:12.83 (V), 1:2 | 1:2.8 |
Pros & Cons
Sirui Venus 50mm T2.9 1.6X Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm
- Strong macro (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Strong optical (67th percentile)
- Below average build (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd 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
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
