Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Tamron
93 Overall Score
vs
Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC 50mm
Samyang
35 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 19 | 9 |
| Groups | 5 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 8★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.62 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 | 1:6.25 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC 50mm
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average bokeh (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD0.147score per dollar
vs
Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC 50mm0.118score per dollar
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
