Leica Elmarit-M 11677 28mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Leica Elmarit-M 11677 28mm
The Leica 28mm f/5.6 Summaron M lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its compact size, excellent build quality, and sharp image rendering. Users praise its lightweight design and smooth focusing, though some note the aperture ring placement can feel cramped. Overall, it is highly recommended for street photography and Leica M-series cameras.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent build quality
- Sharp image rendering
- Smooth focusing
- Beautiful bokeh
Cons
- Aperture ring feels cramped
- Hood not included in some cases
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
Scores
Specifications
| Leica Elmarit-M 11677 28mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | — | 20 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Leica Elmarit-M 11677 28mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
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
Pricing
Leica Elmarit-M 11677 28mm
No current pricing available
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
