Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR 16mm
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
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
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR 16mm
This lens is widely praised as one of Fujifilm's best, with exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and a very close focusing distance that makes it versatile for portraits, landscapes, and street photography. Users love the solid build quality and weather sealing, though some note the aperture ring is too loose and the lens is heavy and pricey. Overall, it's a must-have for serious Fuji shooters.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh
- Close focusing capability
- Solid build quality
- Weather sealing
Cons
- Loose aperture ring
- Heavy and bulky
- Expensive
- Plastic lens hood
- Autofocus noise in video
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 13 |
| Groups | 13 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Nano-GI and HT-EBC |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.38 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.21x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- 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
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR 16mm
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
