Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2
Tamron
51 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Viltrox
86 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Macro
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 | Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 27 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 30 mm | 27 mm |
| Elements | 18 | 15 |
| Groups | 13 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | AX, eBAND, and BBAR Coating | HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.08 kg | 0.56 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USD | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2 x★ | 0.15x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Below average build (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G20.039score per dollar
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm0.187score per dollar
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm offers 4.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
