Canon 3329C002
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Canon 3329C002
The Canon RF 600mm f/4 L IS USM lens receives mostly glowing reviews for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and ability to pair well with extenders. However, several users report serious quality control issues, including coating failure and internal breakage, with one case involving a warranty dispute. The high price and expensive replacement parts, like the $1000 hood, are also common complaints. Overall, it is a top-tier lens for wildlife and sports photography, but potential buyers should be aware of the reliability concerns.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast autofocus
- Excellent with extenders
- Great build quality
- Low aperture for high shutter speeds
Cons
- Coating failure on front element
- Internal breakage reported
- Very expensive replacement parts
- $1000 lens hood cost
- Heavy weight
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
| Canon 3329C002 | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 600 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 600 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 20 |
| Groups | 13 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra and Air Sphere Coatings | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 3.05 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 4.20 m | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67 | 1:3.8 |
Pros & Cons
Canon 3329C002
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average build (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th 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 5 of 22 specs.