Nikon NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm
Nikon
49 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 75mm
Tamron
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm
No customer feedback yet
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 75mm
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
Scores
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Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 75mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 105 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 105 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 17 |
| Groups | 9 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.98 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.00 m | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 1:2.7 |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (75th percentile)
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 75mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm0.027score per dollar
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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 75mm0.095score per dollar
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 75mm offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 75mm
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
