Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Tamron
71 Overall Score
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Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Viltrox
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
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Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
85 out of 100 high confidence 95 reviews
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
Image quality 45
Value for money 35
Build quality 30
Autofocus performance 28
Bokeh 15
Low light performance 18
Scores
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Specifications
| Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD | Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 11 |
| Groups | 10 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating | nano multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.3 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.55 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 800 mm | 330 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.1 | 1:7.7 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (71st percentile)
- Strong build (67th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (67th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD0.191score per dollar
vs
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm0.485score per dollar
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Scores 71 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
