Rokinon CS 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS 16mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Rokinon CS 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS 16mm
The Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 manual focus lens is a favorite among astrophotographers and landscape shooters on a budget, delivering sharp images and excellent light-gathering ability for its price. Users consistently praise its value and image quality, though several note that achieving precise focus can be tricky without autofocus or focus confirmation. Minor build concerns like a loose lens mount and cheap hood are mentioned, but overall it's highly recommended for its intended use.
Pros
- Excellent image sharpness
- Great value for the price
- Fast f/2.0 aperture
- Good for astrophotography
- Lightweight build
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Difficult precise focusing
- Focus confirmation not working
- Loose lens mount
- Cheap lens hood
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
| Rokinon CS 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS 16mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 20 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | UMC | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.58 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Rokinon CS 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS 16mm
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average bokeh (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %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 9 of 21 specs.