Tamron B023 10-24mm
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
What Buyers Say
Tamron B023 10-24mm
The Tamron 10-24mm lens receives mostly positive feedback for its ultra-wide field of view, sharpness, and value compared to Canon alternatives. Users praise its versatility for landscapes and portraits, though some note autofocus can be slow and noisy. A few negative reviews highlight reliability issues, including a lens that stopped working and warranty problems with third-party sellers. Overall, it is seen as a solid budget-friendly wide-angle option for amateur and semi-pro photographers.
Pros
- Ultra-wide field of view
- Good value for money
- Sharp images
- Solid build quality
- Versatile for landscapes and portraits
Cons
- Slow and noisy autofocus
- Variable aperture
- Reliability issues reported
- Warranty problems with third-party sellers
- Plastic construction
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
The Meike 55mm f/1.4 AF lens for APS-C Nikon Z cameras is a compact, fast-aperture portrait lens that delivers excellent sharpness and creamy bokeh at a very affordable price. Autofocus is quick and reliable, with good eye detection, and the lens handles well on smaller bodies like the Z30. Some users noted the minimum focus distance is a bit limiting and the build feels plasticky, but overall it offers outstanding value for money.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Creamy bokeh
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Plasticky build feel
- Limited minimum focus distance
- No image stabilization
- Some chromatic aberration wide open
- Vignetting at wide apertures
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron B023 10-24mm | Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 24 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 13 |
| Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 6★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating, BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-4.5 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLD | Hyper STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 240 mm | 85 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Tamron B023 10-24mm
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Strong versatility (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
