Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Tamron
69 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
91 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Street
Macro
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.27 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 | 1:5.26 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average build (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (35th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.