Yongnuo DA DSM WL Pro YN 33mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 33mm

Yongnuo DA DSM WL Pro YN 33mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 33mm

Yongnuo
47 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Tamron
98 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Yongnuo DA DSM WL Pro YN 33mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 33mm

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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

88 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews

The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and lightweight design, making it a versatile and affordable alternative to Sony's GM lenses. Users appreciate its performance in portraits and low light, though some note the plastic build and lack of weather sealing as drawbacks. Overall, it is considered an excellent value for both enthusiasts and professionals.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Lightweight design
  • Versatile focal range
  • Good value for money
Cons
  • Plastic build quality
  • No weather sealing
  • Zoom ring reversed from focus ring
  • Slightly long for discrete use
  • Colors slightly duller than GM lenses
👍 Image quality 12
👍 Autofocus performance 10
🤔 Build quality 8
👍 Value for money 7
👍 Weight and portability 6
👍 Low light performance 5

Scores

Video Cinema
Yongnuo
43
Tamron
97
Professional
Yongnuo
43
Tamron
93
Portrait
Yongnuo
47
Tamron
93
Budget
Yongnuo
41
Tamron
92
Macro
Yongnuo
52
Tamron
88
Street
Yongnuo
50
Tamron
83
Wildlife Sports
Yongnuo
44
Tamron
79
Landscape
Yongnuo
34
Tamron
78
Travel
Yongnuo
33
Tamron
74

Specifications

Yongnuo DA DSM WL Pro YN 33mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 33mmTamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Optics
Typeprimezoom
Focal Length Min33 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max33 mm75 mm
Elements1117
Groups915
Aspherical Elements—2★
ED Elements—2★
CoatingNano Multilayer Coating, Anti-Fouling Fluorine CoatingFluorine Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/16f/2.8
Min Aperturef/1.4f/2.8
Constant—✓★
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountNikon ZSony E
FormatAPS-Cfull-frame★
Weather Sealed—✓★
Weight0.37 kg★0.54 kg
Filter Thread58 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeDigital Stepping Motor (DSM)VXD linear motor★
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance396 mm180 mm★
Max Magnification—1:2.7★

Pros & Cons

Yongnuo DA DSM WL Pro YN 33mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 33mm

  • Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong build (67th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.

Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports