Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
What Buyers Say
Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF
The Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF lens is highly praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent value for money. Users love it for interior shots, landscapes, and astrophotography, noting its bright f/2.8 aperture and solid build. Minor gripes include a slightly heavy weight and a less-than-ideal focus ring switch, but overall it delivers impressive performance for the price.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast autofocus
- Bright f/2.8 aperture
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
Cons
- Slightly heavy weight
- Focus ring switch design not ideal
- Not parfocal
- Requires adapter for mirrorless cameras
- APS-C only, not full-frame compatible
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
| Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 11 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 20 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 20 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Anti-Reflective Multi-Layer Lens Coating, Water-Repellent Top Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SD-M AF Motor | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:8 | 1:2.8 |
Pros & Cons
Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (72nd percentile)
- Strong versatility (69th percentile)
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th 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
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
