Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 1989 200mm
What Buyers Say
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
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 1989 200mm
The Nikon 200mm f/4D ED-IF AF Micro-Nikkor is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, excellent working distance, and robust build quality. Users highlight its superb image quality for macro and telephoto use, though many note its heavy weight and noisy, slower autofocus. A few reported issues with AF ring fracture and unresponsive sellers, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness edge-to-edge
- Excellent working distance for macro
- Robust build quality (metal body)
- Smooth manual focus ring
- Versatile as macro and telephoto lens
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Noisy autofocus
- Slow autofocus speed
- AF ring fracture issue reported
- Difficult to handhold
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 1989 200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 200 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 20 | — |
| Groups | 13 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Extra-low dispersion (ED) glass |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg★ | 1.19 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | A/M (automatic/manual) switch |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 493 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8 | 1:1 |
Pros & Cons
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
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 1989 200mm
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.