Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
Tamron
100 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR
Nikon
64 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Build quality 3
Sharpness 3
Aperture 2
Weight and portability 3
Zoom range 4
Autofocus performance 1
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR
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Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 4 |
| Groups | 13 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | 3.5-4.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | F-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.13 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 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 (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.