Zeiss Biogon T ZM 1486-394-L 35mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Zeiss Biogon T ZM 1486-394-L 35mm
This Zeiss 35mm lens is highly praised for its sharpness and build quality, often compared favorably to Leica alternatives at a much lower price. Users appreciate its compact size and smooth operation, though the focusing tab is noted as slightly less intuitive than Leica's. It serves well as a versatile everyday lens, with one reviewer using it daily for all but portraits.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight
- Solid build quality
- Smooth focusing and aperture
Cons
- Focusing tab less intuitive than Leica
- Not ideal for portraits
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
| Zeiss Biogon T ZM 1486-394-L 35mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 20 |
| Groups | 6 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | T-Antireflexbeschichtung | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Leica M | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 43 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 700 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.0534722222 | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Zeiss Biogon T ZM 1486-394-L 35mm
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (29th 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
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
