Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tokina atx-m 23mm
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
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
Tokina atx-m 23mm
The Tokina atx-m 23mm f/1.4 lens receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for its sharp optics, fast aperture, and sturdy build at an affordable price. Users highlight its excellent value, especially for Sony APS-C cameras, and note its suitability for low-light, street, and astrophotography. A few users mention corner darkening on certain camera bodies, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Sharp optics even wide open
- Fast f/1.4 aperture for low light
- Excellent value for money
- Sturdy build quality
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Corner darkening on ZV-E10
- Not weather sealed
- No magnetic filter included
- Manual focal length setting needed for Fuji X-Pro1 OVF
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Tokina atx-m 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 11 |
| Groups | 13 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8 | 1:10 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Tokina atx-m 23mm
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Strong optical (67th percentile)
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tokina atx-m 23mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
