7Artisans Photoelectric A007B-Z 10mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
What Buyers Say
7Artisans Photoelectric A007B-Z 10mm
This manual fisheye lens is praised for its excellent build quality, sharpness, and value for money. Users appreciate the all-metal construction and smooth controls, though some note distortion and vignetting are inherent to the design. It is considered a fun, creative addition for photographers willing to work with manual focus.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Sharp image quality
- Great value for money
- All-metal construction
- Smooth focus and aperture rings
Cons
- Distortion inherent to fisheye
- Vignetting present
- Manual focus only
- No image stabilization
- Heavy for its size
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
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 Photoelectric A007B-Z 10mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 10 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 20 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | — | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.57 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 68 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 170 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans Photoelectric A007B-Z 10mm
- Strong bokeh (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong macro (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
7Artisans Photoelectric A007B-Z 10mm
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Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
