Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm
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
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Sigma 135mm f/1.4 Art lens, praising its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and performance for sports photography. A few note it is slightly heavy and one mentions muted colors and focus hunting in low light, but overall it is considered a top-tier lens.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful creamy bokeh
- Great for sports photography
- Brighter than advertised
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Slightly heavy
- Muted colors in raw files
- Focus hunting in low light
- Less contrasty than competitors
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 135 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 17 |
| Groups | 13 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Water & Oil-Repellent Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 13★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg★ | 1.43 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 105 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | HLA-Driven High-Speed AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 1.10 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:6.9 |
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
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm offers 5.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
