Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II 75mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II 75mm
The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II is a characterful lens that reviewers love for its unique rendering, despite some optical flaws like chromatic aberration and challenging focus. Users appreciate its distinct personality compared to modern clinical lenses, though they wish for a closer minimum focusing distance. The Q&A confirms it is fully manual, not rangefinder-coupled, and available with a declicked aperture for video work.
Pros
- Unique character and rendering
- Inspires creativity
- Declicked aperture available
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Chromatic aberration present
- Difficult to focus
- Long minimum focus distance
- Not rangefinder coupled
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
Scores
Specifications
| Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II 75mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 75 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 75 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 5 | 20 |
| Groups | 4 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | O'Hara Anti Reflex Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.9 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 15★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Leica R | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.27 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 750 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II 75mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average optical (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.