Tamron Di III A046 17-28mm
Tamron
81 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III A046 17-28mm
88 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharp image quality, compact size, and excellent value. Users praise its performance for landscapes and events, though some note a plastic build and missing software in the bundle. The included accessories like filters and cleaning supplies are appreciated as a bonus.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Great value for money
- Excellent for landscapes and events
- Fast autofocus
Cons
- Plastic build quality
- Missing software in bundle
- Focus and zoom ring positioning
Image quality 6
Value for money 5
Build quality 4
Size and weight 3
Autofocus performance 2
Included accessories 3
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Travel
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Specifications
| Tamron Di III A046 17-28mm | Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | — | 10 |
| Groups | — | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | fluorine coating | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.42 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.19-0.17x★ | 0.17X |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III A046 17-28mm
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III A046 17-28mm0.090score per dollar
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm0.492score per dollar
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm offers 5.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
