Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Tamron
93 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans 35mm f/0.95 35mm
7Artisans
52 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | 7Artisans 35mm f/0.95 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 19 | 11 |
| Groups | 5 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | nanocrystalline coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/0.95 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 12★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.62 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 370 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
7Artisans 35mm f/0.95 35mm
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Strong optical (65th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD0.008score per dollar
vs
7Artisans 35mm f/0.95 35mm0.020score per dollar
7Artisans 35mm f/0.95 35mm offers 2.5x better value for money
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
7Artisans 35mm f/0.95 35mm
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
