Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 Z 33mm
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
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
Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 Z 33mm
The Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 is widely praised as a sharp, fast, and well-built lens that offers excellent value for money, especially for APS-C cameras like Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts. Users love its image quality, bokeh, and compact size, though some note soft corners wide open, occasional autofocus hunting, and chromatic aberration in high-contrast scenes. The de-clicked aperture ring is a plus for video but a minor con for stills photographers who prefer clicks.
Pros
- Sharp center sharpness
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Soft corners wide open
- Occasional autofocus hunting
- Chromatic aberration in high contrast
- De-clicked aperture ring not for stills
- Not as sharp as some competitors
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 Z 33mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 33 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 33 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 10 |
| Groups | 13 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | HD Nano Multilayer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/33 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:10 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 Z 33mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average aperture (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average bokeh (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 Z 33mm offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
