Big Mike's LYSB00KMEPHF2-ELECTRNCS 500-1000mm
Big Mike's
54 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Big Mike's LYSB00KMEPHF2-ELECTRNCS 500-1000mm
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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
88 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and lightweight design, making it a versatile and affordable alternative to Sony's GM lenses. Users appreciate its performance in portraits and low light, though some note the plastic build and lack of weather sealing as drawbacks. Overall, it is considered an excellent value for both enthusiasts and professionals.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Lightweight design
- Versatile focal range
- Good value for money
Cons
- Plastic build quality
- No weather sealing
- Zoom ring reversed from focus ring
- Slightly long for discrete use
- Colors slightly duller than GM lenses
Image quality 12
Autofocus performance 10
Build quality 8
Value for money 7
Weight and portability 6
Low light performance 5
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Street
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Big Mike's LYSB00KMEPHF2-ELECTRNCS 500-1000mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 500 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 1000 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | multi-coated | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.68 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 2X★ | 1:2.7 |
Pros & Cons
Big Mike's LYSB00KMEPHF2-ELECTRNCS 500-1000mm
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong macro (78th percentile)
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Big Mike's LYSB00KMEPHF2-ELECTRNCS 500-1000mm0.025score per dollar
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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.005score per dollar
Big Mike's LYSB00KMEPHF2-ELECTRNCS 500-1000mm offers 5.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
