Samyang Prima Series AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE 16mm
Samyang
65 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Samyang Prima Series AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE 16mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 5 | 20 |
| Groups | 7 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | UMC Lens Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear stepping motor | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 119 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.33x | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Samyang Prima Series AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE 16mm
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (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
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.