Rokinon AF IO35AF-E 35mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Rokinon AF IO35AF-E 35mm
The Rokinon 35mm lenses receive generally positive feedback for their sharpness, compact size, and value for money, especially for travel and street photography. However, some users report issues with autofocus noise and hunting, particularly in video mode, and a few note build quality concerns. The f/1.4 version is praised for astrophotography but criticized for weight and softness wide open. Overall, it's a solid budget-friendly option with trade-offs in performance.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Great value for money
- Good for travel and street photography
- Fast aperture (f/1.4) for low light
Cons
- Noisy autofocus motor
- Autofocus hunts in video mode
- Build quality feels cheap
- Heavy for f/1.4 version
- Soft wide open at f/1.4
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
| Rokinon AF IO35AF-E 35mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 20 |
| Groups | 6 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Ultra Multi Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | 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 | 0.09 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Auto Focus | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Rokinon AF IO35AF-E 35mm
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (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 8 of 21 specs.