Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
The Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD is widely praised as a versatile all-in-one travel lens that delivers impressive sharpness and fast autofocus for its price. Users love its lightweight design and the ability to cover wide-angle to telephoto without swapping lenses, though some note slower AF on older bodies and a few report manual focus or durability issues. Overall, it's considered an excellent value for Sony full-frame shooters.
Pros
- Versatile all-in-one zoom range
- Lightweight and compact design
- Excellent image sharpness
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Great value for money
Cons
- Autofocus issues on older bodies
- Manual focus ring non-functional on some units
- Slower autofocus compared to native Sony lenses
- Softness at the long end
- 28mm wide end not wide enough for some
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
This Nikon 18-55mm lens is widely praised for its sharpness, light weight, and excellent value for money, especially as a kit lens. Users highlight its vivid colors and quiet autofocus, though some note the plastic build feels fragile and the barrel can wobble at extended focal lengths. Overall, it's considered a fantastic starter lens that outperforms its modest price point.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight and portable
- Excellent value for money
- Vivid color reproduction
- Quiet autofocus
Cons
- Plastic build feels fragile
- Barrel wobbles at extended focal lengths
- No image stabilization
- Loose tolerances can affect focus
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 18 | 7 |
| Groups | 14 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.57 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD stepping motor | pulse stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 55 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.1★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
