Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm
Viltrox
63 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
91 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Street
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 40 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 17 |
| Groups | 6 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | high-definition nano multi-layer coating, front lens waterproof and anti-fouling coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.5 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 340 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.14 | 1:2.7 |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (68th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm0.306score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.088score per dollar
Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
