Pentax Limited 21410 21mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Pentax Limited 21410 21mm
The Pentax HD DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its compact size, excellent color rendering, and sharpness. Users praise it as a versatile walk-around lens for APS-C cameras, noting its solid build and quick focus. A few mention slight corner softness wide open and a limited field of view for landscapes, but overall it is highly recommended for its image quality and value.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent color rendering
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Slight corner softness wide open
- Limited field of view for landscapes
- Not ideal for wide-angle landscape work
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
| Pentax Limited 21410 21mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 21 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 21 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 20 |
| Groups | 5 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | HD coating, SP Protect coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.2 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 201 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.9 | 1:2.8 |
Pros & Cons
Pentax Limited 21410 21mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (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.