Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Viltrox 85mm F1.8 XF Mark II 85mm
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
Viltrox 85mm F1.8 XF Mark II 85mm
This 85mm f/1.8 lens from Viltrox is widely praised for its sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and solid build quality, especially given its affordable price. Many users find it comparable to much more expensive Nikon or Sony lenses for portrait work. However, some reviewers report issues with chromatic aberration, occasional slow autofocus, and a notable problem with the lens hood being stuck in the reverse position. A few also note slight softness at the edges and an abrupt bokeh transition, but overall it is considered excellent value for the money.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
- Fast autofocus
Cons
- Chromatic aberration issues
- Occasional slow autofocus
- Lens hood stuck in reverse position
- Slight edge softness
- Abrupt bokeh transition
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Viltrox 85mm F1.8 XF Mark II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 10 |
| Groups | 13 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | HD nano multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 85 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:8 |
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 (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Viltrox 85mm F1.8 XF Mark II 85mm
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.