Tamron Di III VC VXD AF020N700 28-300mm
Tamron
70 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III VC VXD AF020N700 28-300mm
45 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD VC lens receives mixed feedback from users. Some praise its versatility, lightweight design, and value for money, especially for travel and casual photography. However, several users report significant issues with autofocus reliability, image sharpness, and lens creep, with some experiencing failures after a short period. The lens seems to work well for some but has notable quality control and compatibility concerns.
Pros
- Versatile zoom range
- Lightweight and portable
- Good value for money
- Vibration compensation
- Suitable for travel and casual use
Cons
- Autofocus reliability issues
- Soft image quality at times
- Lens creep problem
- Noisy autofocus operation
- Poor low-light performance due to high f-stop
Autofocus reliability 4
Image quality 5
Build quality 3
Value for money 4
Portability 3
Lens creep 2
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Street
Macro
Portrait
Landscape
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC VXD AF020N700 28-300mm | Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 19 | 10 |
| Groups | 15 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | XR (Extra Refractive Index) glass | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 490 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.5★ | 0.17X |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VC VXD AF020N700 28-300mm
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong aperture (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC VXD AF020N700 28-300mm
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
