Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Tamron
70 Overall Score
vs
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
Yongnuo
68 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
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Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent build quality. Users highlight its performance in low light and video work, with many noting it as a significant upgrade. A few Q&A entries address concerns about internal movement when off, which is confirmed as normal stabilizer behavior.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Excellent build quality
- Great low-light performance
- Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
- Internal movement when off (normal but concerning)
- Heavier than similar lenses
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
Image quality 6
Autofocus performance 5
Build quality 4
Low light performance 3
Internal movement concerns 3
Weight 2
Scores
Budget
Travel
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Street
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD | Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 11 |
| Groups | 10 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating | nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.3 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.55 kg | 0.36 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | DSM stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 800 mm | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.1 | 1x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (71st percentile)
- Strong build (67th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Scores 70 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.