Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
The Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS kit lens is widely praised as an excellent value for money, offering surprisingly sharp images, silent autofocus, and a compact, lightweight build. Many users find it more than adequate for everyday photography, especially when stopped down, though it struggles in low light and exhibits softness at the wide end. A recurring complaint is significant flare and washed-out colors in bright conditions, and some feel it doesn't fully exploit the camera's sensor. Overall, it's seen as a great starter or travel lens, but not a replacement for higher-end optics.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Surprisingly sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight design
- Silent and fast autofocus
- Dust and moisture resistant
Cons
- Soft corners at 28mm wide end
- Significant flare in bright light
- Washed-out colors in sunlight
- Slow aperture limits low-light use
- Not sharp enough for high-res sensors
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
| Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 4 | 20 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Multi-Layered Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor | VXD linear motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 70 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong aperture (79th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
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
Pricing
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
