Sony G Master SEL300F28GM 300mm
Sony
60 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
99 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony G Master SEL300F28GM 300mm
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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
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Street
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Sony G Master SEL300F28GM 300mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 300 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 17 |
| Groups | 16 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating II, Fluorine coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.47 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors | VXD linear motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 2.00 m | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony G Master SEL300F28GM 300mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Sony G Master SEL300F28GM 300mm0.009score per dollar
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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.142score per dollar
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 offers 15.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 99 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
