Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF 75mm
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
What Buyers Say
Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF 75mm
The Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 lens is widely praised for its exceptional value, sharp optics, and lightweight build, making it a favorite for landscape, video, and everyday photography. However, many users report inconsistent autofocus performance, with some experiencing hunting or inaccuracy even after firmware updates. The lens hood is noted as a minor weak point, and the lack of an AF/MF switch on the lens body can be confusing. Overall, it delivers impressive image quality for its price, but autofocus reliability remains a key concern.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight and compact
- Solid metal build
- Good color and contrast
Cons
- Inconsistent autofocus performance
- Autofocus hunting in AF-C mode
- Lens hood does not lock tightly
- No AF/MF switch on lens body
- Focus ring has no hard stop in manual mode
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD lens is widely praised for its sharpness, versatile zoom range, constant aperture, and effective stabilization, making it an excellent all-around lens for APS-C cameras. Users appreciate its solid build quality and value for money, though many note it is noticeably heavier and larger than typical kit lenses, which can feel unbalanced on smaller camera bodies. A few reviewers mention minor issues like chromatic aberration at the longer end and noise from the aperture blades at certain settings, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- sharp image quality across zoom range
- constant f/2.8 aperture
- effective image stabilization
- fast and quiet autofocus
- versatile 17-70mm focal range
Cons
- heavy and large for APS-C body
- chromatic aberration at 50-70mm
- aperture blade noise above f/5.6
- short zoom throw initially stiff
- no aperture ring on Fuji version
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF 75mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 75 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | HD Nano Multi-layer Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.67 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 880 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:10 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF 75mm
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
