Tamron Di III F050 20mm
Tamron
77 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm
Nikon
83 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Street
Portrait
Professional
Video Cinema
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di III F050 20mm | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 20 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 20 mm | 140 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 17 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating, Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.49 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | OSD | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 119 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | 0.23x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III F050 20mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III F050 20mm0.308score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm0.150score per dollar
Tamron Di III F050 20mm offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
