Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
Tamron
100 Overall Score
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Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
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Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 16 |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 6 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | DC Micro Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 457 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.