Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Sony Vario-Tessar SEL1670Z 16-70mm
Sony
65 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Sony Vario-Tessar SEL1670Z 16-70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 16 |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Carl Zeiss T Anti-Reflective Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor | Linear motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8★ | 0.23x |
Pros & Cons
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
Sony Vario-Tessar SEL1670Z 16-70mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.103score per dollar
vs
Sony Vario-Tessar SEL1670Z 16-70mm0.062score per dollar
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
