Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 50mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 50mm
The Nikon Z MC 50mm f/2.8 macro lens is highly praised for its versatility, serving both as a sharp macro lens and a capable "nifty fifty" for portraits and street photography. Users consistently highlight its excellent image quality, fast and accurate autofocus, and lightweight, compact design. While a few note that a dedicated portrait lens might offer better bokeh, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many considering it a great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent image sharpness
- Versatile macro and portrait use
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Lightweight and compact design
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Heavy ring flash may strain autofocus motor
- Dedicated portrait lens offers better bokeh
- Limited working distance for macro
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
| Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 50mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 20 |
| Groups | 7 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 160 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 | 1:3.8 |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 50mm
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 50mm
No current pricing available
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
