Fujifilm FUJINON GF20-35mmF4 R WR 35-28mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Fujifilm FUJINON GF20-35mmF4 R WR 35-28mm
This lens receives high praise for its sharpness and build quality. Users report it as an excellent complement to other Fujifilm GF lenses, with one reviewer noting it was hard to find in stock. Overall sentiment is very positive, though the sample size is small.
Pros
- Tack sharp images
- Excellent build quality
- Great complement to 45-100mm f4 zoom
Cons
- Difficult to find in stock
- Long waitlist time
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
Scores
Specifications
| Fujifilm FUJINON GF20-35mmF4 R WR 35-28mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 20 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 20 |
| Groups | 10 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Nano GI coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm G | Sony E |
| Format | medium-format | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.72 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Fujifilm FUJINON GF20-35mmF4 R WR 35-28mm
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (69th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
- Below average social proof (35th percentile)
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
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 6.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
