7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm
7Artisans
64 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm
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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
88 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and lightweight design, making it a versatile and affordable alternative to Sony's GM lenses. Users appreciate its performance in portraits and low light, though some note the plastic build and lack of weather sealing as drawbacks. Overall, it is considered an excellent value for both enthusiasts and professionals.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Lightweight design
- Versatile focal range
- Good value for money
Cons
- Plastic build quality
- No weather sealing
- Zoom ring reversed from focus ring
- Slightly long for discrete use
- Colors slightly duller than GM lenses
Image quality 12
Autofocus performance 10
Build quality 8
Value for money 7
Weight and portability 6
Low light performance 5
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Specifications
| 7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 75 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 17 |
| Groups | 6 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 13★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 75 mm★ | 180 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm0.387score per dollar
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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.095score per dollar
7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm offers 4.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
