Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Ricoh D FA 28-105MM F3.5-5.6ED DC WR
Ricoh
46 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Ricoh D FA 28-105MM F3.5-5.6ED DC WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | — |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 105 mm |
| Elements | 20 | — |
| Groups | 13 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | fluorine coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | — |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | — |
| Format | full-frame★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.50 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8★ | — |
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
Ricoh D FA 28-105MM F3.5-5.6ED DC WR
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.125score per dollar
vs
Ricoh D FA 28-105MM F3.5-5.6ED DC WR0.065score per dollar
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
