7Artisans 7.5mm f/3.5 Fisheye 8mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
7Artisans 7.5mm f/3.5 Fisheye 8mm
The sole review praises the lens for its build quality and wide 205-degree field of view, calling it "built like a tank." However, the extremely low rating gives a mixed impression. Q&A entries focus on compatibility with Canon APS-C and full-frame cameras, with recurring questions about fit for specific models like the T3i and T4i, as well as whether the lens shade is removable.
Pros
- Built like a tank
- 205-degree field of view
Cons
- Extremely low rating from reviewer
- Uncertain compatibility with specific Canon models
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
| 7Artisans 7.5mm f/3.5 Fisheye 8mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 8 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 20 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Multi-Layer Lens Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 290 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans 7.5mm f/3.5 Fisheye 8mm
- Strong macro (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
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
Pricing
7Artisans 7.5mm f/3.5 Fisheye 8mm
No current pricing available
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
