Vivitar VIV-CL-55 55mm
Vivitar
35 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Vivitar VIV-CL-55 55mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | — | 20 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | — | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | 55mm | Sony E |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Vivitar VIV-CL-55 55mm
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
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
Pricing
Vivitar VIV-CL-55 55mm1.160score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.122score per dollar
Vivitar VIV-CL-55 55mm offers 9.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
