Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
HK YONGNUO LIMITED YN50mm F1.8 C
HK YONGNUO LIMITED
41 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
HK YONGNUO LIMITED YN50mm F1.8 C
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Video Cinema
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Wildlife Sports
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Specifications
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | HK YONGNUO LIMITED YN50mm F1.8 C | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | — |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 75 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 17 | — |
| Groups | 15 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | — |
| Format | full-frame★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 180 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.7★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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 social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
HK YONGNUO LIMITED YN50mm F1.8 C
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (69th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (68th percentile)
- Below average macro (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
HK YONGNUO LIMITED YN50mm F1.8 C
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 21 specs.
