Viltrox AF 27mm/1.2Pro APS-C 27mm
Viltrox
67 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 27mm/1.2Pro APS-C 27mm
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Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Build quality 3
Sharpness 3
Aperture 2
Weight and portability 3
Zoom range 4
Autofocus performance 1
Scores
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Wildlife Sports
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Specifications
| Viltrox AF 27mm/1.2Pro APS-C 27mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 27 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 27 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 20 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/27 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Compatible for Nikon Z30 Z50 Z50 Ⅱ ZFC Z5 Z5Ⅱ Z6 Z6Ⅱ Z6III Z7 Z7 | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 27 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 27mm/1.2Pro APS-C 27mm
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average aperture (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Viltrox AF 27mm/1.2Pro APS-C 27mm0.145score per dollar
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Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.357score per dollar
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
