Brightin Star Pro Fisheye 10mm f/5.6 10mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
What Buyers Say
Brightin Star Pro Fisheye 10mm f/5.6 10mm
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this lens, praising its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance. Many note it's a significant upgrade for their Sony cameras, with some calling it a 'forever lens.' A few concerns about internal movement when off are clarified as normal stabilizer behavior, and some find it heavy but expected for the class.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Great for video
- Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Internal movement when off
- Expensive
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
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
| Brightin Star Pro Fisheye 10mm f/5.6 10mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 10 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 20 |
| Groups | 5 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | IMC Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/5.6 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 5 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 2:1★ | 1:2.8 |
Pros & Cons
Brightin Star Pro Fisheye 10mm f/5.6 10mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.