Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm
Pentax
59 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 16 |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | HD Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Pentax K |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.49 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | DC |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 351 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8★ | 0.26x |
Pros & Cons
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
Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (73rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.007score per dollar
vs
Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm0.005score per dollar
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 1.4x better value for money
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
