Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm

Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR 90mm

Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR 90mm

Fujifilm
67 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm

92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

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
👍 Build quality 3
🤔 Sharpness 3
👎 Aperture 2
👍 Weight and portability 3
👍 Zoom range 4
👎 Autofocus performance 1

Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR 90mm

95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

This Fujifilm lens receives outstanding praise for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent build quality. Users highlight its superior resolution and color rendition, making it ideal for sports and portrait photography. The lack of image stabilization is noted as a limitation for indoor use, but overall it is considered a top-tier lens.

Pros
  • Exceptional sharpness
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Excellent build quality
  • Superior color rendition
  • Weather resistance
Cons
  • No image stabilization
  • Limited indoor use without IS
👍 Sharpness 4
👍 Autofocus speed 4
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Color rendition 3
👎 Image stabilization 2
👍 Weather resistance 2

Scores

Macro
Tamron
91
Fujifilm
46
Budget
Tamron
91
Fujifilm
61
Landscape
Tamron
90
Fujifilm
54
Portrait
Tamron
87
Fujifilm
55
Professional
Tamron
85
Fujifilm
66
Wildlife Sports
Tamron
84
Fujifilm
60
Travel
Tamron
84
Fujifilm
49
Street
Tamron
82
Fujifilm
59
Video Cinema
Tamron
80
Fujifilm
61

Specifications

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mmFujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR 90mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min28 mm90 mm
Focal Length Max300 mm90 mm
Elements2011
Groups138
Aspherical Elements3★0
ED Elements23★
Coatingfluorine coatingSuper EBC Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/4f/16
Min Aperture4-7.1f/2
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades9★7
Build
MountSony EFujifilm X
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.59 kg0.54 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeVXD linear motorQuad Linear Motor
Stabilization✓★✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance190 mm★600 mm
Max Magnification1:2.8★0.2x

Pros & Cons

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm

  • Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile

Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR 90mm

  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong build (67th percentile)
  • Below average macro (30th percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Pricing

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm

No current pricing available

Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR 90mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm

Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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