Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
Nikon
70 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 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 30 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 14 |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8 | 1:6.25 |
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
Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong macro (75th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.123score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S0.057score 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 4 of 21 specs.
