Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
Zeiss 2103-749-cr
What Buyers Say
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
Zeiss 2103-749-cr
The Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2 is lauded for its outstanding image quality, sharpness, and compact all-metal build, with many reviewers praising the Zeiss color rendition and the satisfying manual focus experience. However, a few users noted design flaws, including a tendency for the lens hood to detach accidentally and difficulty mounting/unmounting the lens. Overall, it is considered a premium manual lens that rewards deliberate photography, though it may not suit those needing rapid autofocus.
Pros
- Outstanding image quality
- Sharp even wide open
- Compact all-metal build
- Lovely Zeiss color rendition
- Satisfying manual focus experience
Cons
- Lens hood detaches accidentally
- Difficult to mount and unmount
- Focus magnifier malfunction on newer cameras
- No knurling on focus ring for tactile pre-focus
- Not suitable for action photography
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | Zeiss 2103-749-cr | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 9 |
| Groups | 13 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg★ | 0.77 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:5.9 |
Pros & Cons
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
Zeiss 2103-749-cr
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
