Arducam LN052 35mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Arducam LN052 35mm
This C-mount lens receives mixed feedback, with several users reporting severe focusing issues and compatibility problems with different camera mounts. While some appreciate its solid build and smooth aperture ring, others note purple flaring and a very narrow field of view. The lack of included mounting accessories and IR-cut filter also frustrates buyers. Overall, it seems best suited for specific setups and experienced users.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Smooth aperture ring
- Smooth focus ring
- Easy adjustments
Cons
- Severe focusing issues
- Compatibility problems with mounts
- Purple flaring in images
- Very narrow field of view
- Missing mounting accessories
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
| Arducam LN052 35mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | — | 20 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.6 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | C Mount | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Arducam LN052 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %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 6 of 21 specs.