Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical 28mm
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
Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical 28mm
The Voigtländer 28mm f/1.5 lens receives mixed but generally positive feedback. Users praise its exceptional build quality, smooth manual focus, and compact metal design, with many noting it pairs well with Nikon Z cameras. However, several reviewers report optical issues like softness at wide apertures, purple fringing, and axial chromatic aberrations even at smaller stops, leading some to question if they received a bad copy. Overall, it is seen as a lens with character that excels in certain conditions but may not satisfy those seeking perfect optical correction.
Pros
- Exceptional build quality
- Smooth manual focus ring
- Compact metal design
- Sharp when stopped down
- Great for night photography
Cons
- Soft at wide apertures
- Purple fringing wide open
- Axial chromatic aberrations at all stops
- Inaccurate distance scale
- Possible sample variation
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 10 |
| Groups | 13 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | fluorine coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/1.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 12★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.36 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8★ | — |
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
Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical 28mm
- Strong macro (75th percentile)
- Strong build (69th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.