Viltrox AF Lens 56mm F1.7 STM (X-Mount) 56mm
Viltrox
62 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Tamron
93 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Street
Professional
Specifications
| Viltrox AF Lens 56mm F1.7 STM (X-Mount) 56mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 19 |
| Groups | 9 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 4 | 4 |
| Coating | — | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM + lead screw★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 550 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.11x | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF Lens 56mm F1.7 STM (X-Mount) 56mm
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong bokeh (78th percentile)
- Strong optical (66th percentile)
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Viltrox AF Lens 56mm F1.7 STM (X-Mount) 56mm0.311score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD0.147score per dollar
Viltrox AF Lens 56mm F1.7 STM (X-Mount) 56mm offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
