Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
JINTU 420-800mm telephoto lens
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
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
JINTU 420-800mm telephoto lens
This budget telephoto lens receives mixed reviews. Some users praise its value and image quality for the price, especially for wildlife and moon photography, while others report severe issues like black photos, incompatibility with certain Nikon cameras, and soft sharpness. The lens requires manual focus and aperture control, and chromatic aberration is common but fixable in editing. Overall, it is a decent option for hobbyists on a tight budget but not for professional use.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Good for wildlife and moon photography
- Decent clarity with proper editing
- Fun to use for beginners
Cons
- Incompatible with some Nikon cameras
- Black photos on certain models
- Soft sharpness and chromatic aberration
- Sticky zoom slide
- Requires manual focus and aperture control
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | JINTU 420-800mm telephoto lens | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 420 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 800 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 6 |
| Groups | 13 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Ultra Multi Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/8.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.59 kg★ | 0.77 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 800 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
JINTU 420-800mm telephoto lens
- Strong versatility (69th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average build (23rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.