Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
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Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm
Meike
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
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
Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm
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Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 11 |
| Groups | 13 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Multi-Layer Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 67 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:7.7 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.001score per dollar
vs
Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm0.002score per dollar
Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
