Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm
Sigma
86 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Budget
Macro
Professional
Portrait
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 15 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 13 |
| Groups | 13 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating, Water and Oil Repellent Coating (front element) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| 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 | 0.22 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 385 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8 | 1:7.9 |
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
Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.125score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm0.034score per dollar
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
