Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 Autofocus 75mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 Autofocus 75mm
The Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its build quality, beautiful bokeh, and excellent value for portraits, though a few note slightly slow autofocus and wish for an aperture ring. However, a significant negative review describes terrible image quality and awful customer service, with the lens being unusable at wide apertures and no response from warranty claims for weeks.
Pros
- Beautiful bokeh
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for money
- Compact form factor
- Good for portraits
Cons
- Terrible customer service
- Lens unusable at wide apertures for some
- Slow autofocus reported
- No aperture ring
- Defective unit received
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
| Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 Autofocus 75mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | — | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 75 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 75 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 20 |
| Groups | 9 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 15★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 700 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 Autofocus 75mm
- Strong bokeh (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %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.