Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
Sirui Aurora 35mm F1.4 35mm
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
Sirui Aurora 35mm F1.4 35mm
The Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4 lens receives mixed reviews. Some users praise its value for money, compact size, and smooth autofocus, while others report severe sharpness issues and poor corner performance. A verified buyer called it the worst lens they've ever seen, but another verified buyer says it's an amazing deal compared to the Sony GM. The Q&A confirms a 62mm filter thread.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight
- Smooth autofocus for video
- Beautiful bokeh at f/1.4
- Good build quality
Cons
- Inconsistent sharpness across copies
- Poor corner performance
- Chromatic aberration present
- Autofocus not as snappy as Sony GM
- Some users report terrible image quality
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | Sirui Aurora 35mm F1.4 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 16 |
| Groups | 13 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Protective Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 15★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.49 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | step motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 35 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:7.14 |
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
Sirui Aurora 35mm F1.4 35mm
- Strong bokeh (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
Sirui Aurora 35mm F1.4 35mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
