Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Pentax DA 50mm f/1.8 50mm
Pentax
53 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Pentax DA 50mm f/1.8 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 6 |
| Groups | 13 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | fluorine coating | SP Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Pentax K |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 451 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8 | 1:6.67 |
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
Pentax DA 50mm f/1.8 50mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.122score per dollar
vs
Pentax DA 50mm f/1.8 50mm0.293score per dollar
Pentax DA 50mm f/1.8 50mm offers 2.4x 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 8 of 21 specs.
