Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 21mm
Rokinon
50 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
Tamron
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 21mm
60 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The lens is praised as a great upgrade for the Sony a6000, especially for street photography. However, it is noted to be somewhat heavy and one user hasn't fully tested image quality yet. A Q&A confirms it is manual focus only and compatible with full-frame Sony A7II.
Pros
- Great upgrade for a6000
- Well-constructed build
- Suitable for street photography
Cons
- Heavier than desired
- Untested image quality
- Manual focus only
Build quality 1
Weight 1
Image quality 1
Compatibility 1
Focus type 1
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Build quality 3
Sharpness 3
Aperture 2
Weight and portability 3
Zoom range 4
Autofocus performance 1
Scores
Macro
Budget
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Street
Video Cinema
Specifications
| Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 21mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 21 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 21 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 20 |
| Groups | 7 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Ultra Multi Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 21mm
- Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- 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 (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.