Viltrox PRO 27mm F1.2 27mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Viltrox PRO 27mm F1.2 27mm
The Viltrox 27mm F/1.2 Pro lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and solid build quality with weather sealing. Users praise its low-light performance and color rendition, though some note the autofocus can lag slightly with moving subjects and the lens is quite heavy. Overall, it is considered a fantastic value that rivals more expensive options.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness even at f/1.2
- Beautiful bokeh and subject isolation
- Solid build with weather sealing
- Great low-light performance
- Superb color rendition and contrast
Cons
- Heavy and bulky design
- Autofocus lag with moving subjects
- Large size may feel unbalanced on small bodies
- Crop sensor lens only (not for full frame)
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
| Viltrox PRO 27mm F1.2 27mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 27 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 27 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 20 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Auto Focus | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox PRO 27mm F1.2 27mm
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %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
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
