Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD 17-30mm
Tamron
86 Overall Score
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Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm
Viltrox
67 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD 17-30mm
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Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews
The Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, lightweight design, and outstanding value for money. Users consistently highlight its impressive image quality, with sharp details and pleasing bokeh, often comparing it favorably to much more expensive lenses. While the autofocus is generally reliable for portraits and stills, some users note it can be noisy and not as fast as native Fuji lenses. A few isolated concerns about dust ingress and the plastic build have been mentioned, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Lightweight and compact design
- Excellent value for money
- Pleasing bokeh
- Good low-light performance
Cons
- Noisy autofocus (some users)
- Autofocus slower than native lenses
- Plastic build
- Dust ingress reported
- No physical aperture ring
Image quality 18
Value for money 15
Build quality 12
Autofocus performance 11
Size and weight 10
Bokeh 7
Scores
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Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD 17-30mm | Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 11 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 20 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 11 |
| Groups | 10 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| Coating | BBAR-G2 | high-definition nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.34 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 550 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4 | 1:9.09 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD 17-30mm
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (85th percentile)85th %ile
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (71st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD 17-30mm0.113score per dollar
vs
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm0.362score per dollar
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD 17-30mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
