Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
Fujifilm GF80mmF1.7 R WR 35-63mm
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
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
Fujifilm GF80mmF1.7 R WR 35-63mm
Owners of the Fujifilm GF 80mm lens are overwhelmingly positive, praising its exceptional sharpness, beautiful rendering, and creamy bokeh. Many consider it a must-have for portrait work on GFX cameras, despite noting a somewhat noisy autofocus motor. The lens is described as a favorite even among users of other high-end systems like Leica and Hasselblad.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful rendering
- Creamy bokeh
- Great for portraits
- Lightweight
Cons
- Noisy autofocus motor
- Minor chromatic aberration
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | Fujifilm GF80mmF1.7 R WR 35-63mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 80 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 80 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 12 |
| Groups | 13 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm G |
| Format | full-frame★ | medium-format |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg★ | 0.80 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | Automatic |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 700 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.15x |
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 GF80mmF1.7 R WR 35-63mm
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong optical (72nd percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
