Sigma 186969
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Sigma 186969
The Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens is praised for its exceptional portability and sharp image quality, making it a great travel companion for wildlife photographers. However, several users report autofocus and stabilization issues, particularly with moving subjects and video, and note incompatibility with teleconverters and high-speed burst modes on Sony bodies.
Pros
- Exceptional portability and light weight
- Sharp image quality
- Good bokeh and subject separation
- Fast autofocus for stills
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Autofocus issues with moving subjects
- Stabilization glitchy for video
- Incompatible with teleconverters
- No high-speed burst support above 15 fps
- Long minimum focus distance
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
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
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma 186969 | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 500 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 20 |
| Groups | 14 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/5.6 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.37 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 3.20 m | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6 | 1:3.8 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma 186969
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average bokeh (18th percentile)18th %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
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.