Meike 50mm F1.8 E 50mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
What Buyers Say
Meike 50mm F1.8 E 50mm
This 50mm f/1.8 lens from Meike receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, praised for its sharp image quality, smooth autofocus, and solid build for an affordable price. Users highlight its excellent bokeh, low-light performance, and versatility for portraits and everyday use. A few minor complaints mention a tricky lens hood and a relatively long minimum focus distance.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Smooth autofocus
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
- Beautiful bokeh
Cons
- Tricky lens hood attachment
- Long minimum focus distance
- Easily overexposes outdoors
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
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
Scores
Specifications
| Meike 50mm F1.8 E 50mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 20 |
| Groups | 7 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Multilayered Coatings | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 630 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike 50mm F1.8 E 50mm
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Meike 50mm F1.8 E 50mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
