Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
93 Overall Score
vs
Sony G Master SEL1635GM 16-35mm
Sony
68 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Landscape
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Sony G Master SEL1635GM 16-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 75 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 15 |
| Groups | 15 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.68 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD | XD Linear Motors★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 180 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.7★ | 0.32x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Sony G Master SEL1635GM 16-35mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (75th percentile)
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (35th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.091score per dollar
vs
Sony G Master SEL1635GM 16-35mm0.031score per dollar
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
