Lightdow LD-240F5.6 240mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Lightdow LD-240F5.6 240mm
The Lightdow 240mm f/5.6 reflex lens is an affordable, lightweight manual telephoto option for Canon EF-mount DSLRs. Users praise its solid build, compact size, and value for price, but note that manual focus requires practice and the fixed f/5.6 aperture creates distinctive donut bokeh. Image softness and handling challenges are common, especially without a tripod, making it best for experimenters rather than beginners or those needing sharp, fast autofocus.
Pros
- Lightweight and compact design
- Solid build quality
- Affordable price point
- Great value for money
- Clear and sharp images with practice
Cons
- Difficult manual focus
- Fixed f/5.6 aperture
- Donut bokeh appearance
- Soft image quality
- Not ideal for handheld shooting
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Lightdow LD-240F5.6 240mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 240 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 240 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 20 |
| Groups | 3 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | — | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/240 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/5.6 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.79 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.50 m | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Lightdow LD-240F5.6 240mm
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average aperture (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average bokeh (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
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
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
