Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Tamron
93 Overall Score
vs
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
Meike
48 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 19 | 11 |
| Groups | 5 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | Multi-Layer Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.62 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 850 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 | 1:7.7 |
Pros & Cons
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
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong build (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD0.147score per dollar
vs
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm0.200score per dollar
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm offers 1.4x 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 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
