Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 25mm
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 Batis 25mm f/2.0 25mm
The Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 and 135mm f/2.8 lenses are overwhelmingly praised for their stunning image quality, sharpness, beautiful color rendition, and fast, accurate autofocus. Users frequently highlight the excellent build quality and compact, lightweight design, making them ideal for travel, street, and portrait photography. Common concerns include minor issues with close-focus performance in low light, some chromatic aberration, and a higher price point, though most agree the optical performance justifies the cost.
Pros
- Stunning image sharpness
- Beautiful color rendition and contrast
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent build quality
- Compact and lightweight design
Cons
- Higher price point
- Close focus issues in low light
- Some chromatic aberration
- OLED display not useful for professionals
- Focus ring lacks grooves
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 25 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 10 |
| Groups | 13 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | fluorine coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor | linear motors |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | — |
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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 25mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
