7Artisans 50mm F1.4 APS-C Frame Tilt-Shift
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
7Artisans 50mm F1.4 APS-C Frame Tilt-Shift
The 7Artisans 50mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift Lens receives mixed feedback from users. One verified reviewer praises its tilt functionality for adjusting focus and transitions, noting excellent resolution and contrast on high-megapixel sensors, but finds the shift range insufficient for architecture. Another criticizes the glass quality, calling it "not so good" and suggesting the price reflects the build. Overall, the lens seems to excel in specific tilt applications but disappoints in general optical performance.
Pros
- Excellent tilt functionality
- Good resolution and contrast
- Low chromatic aberration
- Works well on high-megapixel sensors
- Useful for still life and tabletop
Cons
- Poor glass quality
- Insufficient shift range for architecture
- Price does not match build quality
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
| 7Artisans 50mm F1.4 APS-C Frame Tilt-Shift | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | tilt-shift | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 20 |
| Groups | 6 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | multi-coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.36 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 50 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans 50mm F1.4 APS-C Frame Tilt-Shift
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
7Artisans 50mm F1.4 APS-C Frame Tilt-Shift offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
