Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 Series 40mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
What Buyers Say
Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 Series 40mm
The Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 Batis lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent color rendering. Users praise its lightweight design and compatibility with Sony full-frame cameras, particularly the a7 series. A few minor concerns include the lens hood being slightly long and the need for thin ND filters to avoid vignetting, but overall it is considered a phenomenal lens for both professional and street photography.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent color rendering
- Lightweight design
- Great build quality
Cons
- Lens hood slightly long
- Thin ND filters needed to avoid vignetting
- Price may be high for some
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
| Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 Series 40mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 40 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 20 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 16★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.49 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 430 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 Series 40mm
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average build (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average optical (34th 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
Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 Series 40mm
No current pricing available
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 8 of 21 specs.
