Tamron Di III VC 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD 400mm
Tamron
83 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III VC 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD 400mm
85 out of 100 high confidence 33 reviews
The Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD is widely praised for its versatile zoom range, sharp image quality, and excellent value for money. Users highlight its usefulness for wildlife, sports, and travel photography, though some note it is heavier than expected and the maximum aperture limits low-light performance. A few Sony users reported issues with image stabilization when paired with certain camera bodies, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Versatile 50-400mm zoom range
- Sharp image quality
- Excellent value for money
- Good build quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
Cons
- Heavier than expected
- Limited low-light performance due to small aperture
- Image stabilization issues with some Sony bodies
- Lens collar not included
- A bit dark compared to faster lenses
Zoom range versatility 12
Image quality sharpness 14
Value for money 10
Build quality 8
Weight and portability 9
Low light performance 5
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Macro
Street
Portrait
Budget
Landscape
Video Cinema
Travel
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD 400mm | Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 24 | 10 |
| Groups | 18 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 2 |
| Coating | BBAR-G2 | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.15 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 249 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | 0.17X |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VC 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD 400mm
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong bokeh (78th percentile)
- Below average build (24th percentile)
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.