Tamron All-In-One Zoom AFB016C-700 16-300mm
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
What Buyers Say
Tamron All-In-One Zoom AFB016C-700 16-300mm
The Tamron 16-300mm lens is praised for its incredible versatility, combining wide-angle, macro, and telephoto capabilities in a compact package. Users highlight its convenience for travel and hiking, allowing them to capture a wide range of subjects without changing lenses. However, some reviewers note compromises in image quality, including softness at long focal lengths and chromatic aberration, which can often be corrected in post-processing. Build quality is generally considered good, though a few users mention zoom creep and autofocus inconsistencies.
Pros
- Incredible zoom range (16-300mm)
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent versatility for travel
- Good macro capability
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Softness at long focal lengths
- Chromatic aberration (fringing)
- Zoom creep when held vertically
- Autofocus inconsistencies in low light
- Heavy weight for some users
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 lens is widely loved for its sharp image quality, fast aperture, and surprisingly low price. Users praise its lightweight design, compact size, and quick autofocus, making it an excellent everyday walk-around lens. Some note autofocus can be noisier or slower than premium lenses, and a few report chromatic aberration in high-contrast scenes. A handful of complaints involve inconsistent packaging or compatibility misunderstandings, but the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Sharp image quality wide open
- Fast f/1.7 aperture for low light
- Lightweight and compact design
- Great value for the price
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Autofocus noise in quiet environments
- Chromatic aberration in high contrast
- No weather sealing
- Slow autofocus in low light
- Missing aperture ring
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron All-In-One Zoom AFB016C-700 16-300mm | Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | multiple layers of coating | high-definition multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Piezo Drive | STM (Stepping Motor)★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 390 mm | 35 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.9 | 1:7.7 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron All-In-One Zoom AFB016C-700 16-300mm
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong aperture (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong bokeh (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm offers 4.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
