Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
Canon L RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
What Buyers Say
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
Canon L RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
This lens delivers exceptional image quality and versatility, praised for sharp autofocus and stabilization. Users note it's slightly heavy but well-built, ideal for travel and various photography styles. Some complaints about promo tripod quality and warranty start date policy exist. Overall, it is highly recommended for mirrorless Canon R series cameras.
Pros
- Excellent image sharpness and clarity
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Versatile for multiple photography styles
- Good lens stabilization
- Ideal travel companion with light kit
Cons
- Heavy weight adds noticeable front-end heft
- Promotional tripod broke before use
- Warranty start date policy penalizes early buyers
- Control rings tight initially
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | Canon L RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 18 |
| Groups | 13 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | fluorine coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg★ | 0.81 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | Nano USM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 210 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.21x |
Pros & Cons
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
Canon L RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
