Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Pentax Limited 23000 20-40mm
Pentax
52 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Pentax Limited 23000 20-40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 20 | — |
| Groups | 13 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | HD coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Pentax K |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | DC |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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
Pentax Limited 23000 20-40mm
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong bokeh (78th percentile)
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.123score per dollar
vs
Pentax Limited 23000 20-40mm0.057score per dollar
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
