Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR AFSVR24-120G 24-120mm
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
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR AFSVR24-120G 24-120mm
The Nikon 24-120mm VR lens receives mixed feedback. Some users find it surprisingly sharp and versatile for landscapes and portraits, while others report severe softness on one side, distortion, and vignetting. Verified reviews highlight issues like missing hoods and caps, slow autofocus, and inconsistent quality, making it a risky purchase even at a lower price.
Pros
- Surprisingly sharp for the price
- Versatile focal range for landscapes and portraits
- Good condition of used lens body
- Decent image quality for casual use
- Close focusing ability
Cons
- Severe softness on one side
- Distortion at borders
- Vignetting at long end
- Slow autofocus
- Missing hood and caps in used purchases
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR AFSVR24-120G 24-120mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 120 mm |
| Elements | 20 | — |
| Groups | 13 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | F-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.57 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 279 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.39x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- 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
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR AFSVR24-120G 24-120mm
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.