Tamron Di III 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
65 Overall Score
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Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
78 out of 100 high confidence 42 reviews
The Tamron 150-500mm lens is widely praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent value compared to native telephoto zooms. Many users appreciate the extra reach and image quality, though the weight is a common concern, especially for handheld use. Some reviewers note trade-offs in low-light performance and stabilization, and a few report compatibility issues with teleconverters or defective copies.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Great value for money
- Extra reach over 100-400mm
- Effective image stabilization (VC)
Cons
- Heavy for handheld use
- Average low-light performance
- Stabilization not as good as native lenses
- No teleconverter compatibility
- Some copies may be defective
Sharpness 12
Autofocus speed 8
Value for money 10
Weight 14
Image stabilization 7
Low light performance 5
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Tamron Di III 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 150 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 25 | 10 |
| Groups | 16 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 2 |
| Coating | fluorine-coated front element | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.7 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.73 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.1★ | 0.17X |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.