Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Nocticron H-NS043 43mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Nocticron H-NS043 43mm
The lens is praised for its sharpness, portrait capabilities, and video performance, with users loving the f1.2 aperture and build quality. However, one verified reviewer reported severe autofocus issues on Panasonic cameras, calling the lens unusable for autofocus. The mixed feedback on autofocus reliability and close-focus distance are the main drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness at f1.2
- Great for portraits and video
- Solid build quality
- Aperture ring feature
- Good value when discounted
Cons
- Severe autofocus issues on Panasonic
- Unreliable autofocus for portraits
- Heavy lens for walk-around use
- Close-focus distance limited to 1.6ft
- Potential quality control issues with refurbished units
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
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Nocticron H-NS043 43mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 42 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 42 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 20 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Nocticron H-NS043 43mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.