Tamron Di III VC 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
56 Overall Score
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Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm
Yongnuo
70 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III VC 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
No customer feedback yet
Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent build quality. Users highlight its performance in low light and video work, with many noting it as a significant upgrade. A few Q&A entries address concerns about internal movement when off, which is confirmed as normal stabilizer behavior.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Excellent build quality
- Great low-light performance
- Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
- Internal movement when off (normal but concerning)
- Heavier than similar lenses
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
Image quality 6
Autofocus performance 5
Build quality 4
Low light performance 3
Internal movement concerns 3
Weight 2
Scores
Professional
Macro
Travel
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Landscape
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD | Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | — | 11 |
| Groups | — | 9 |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.3 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | — | 0.37 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD | Digital Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 249 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 | 1x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VC 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong macro (78th percentile)
- Strong build (70th percentile)
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD0.040score per dollar
vs
Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm0.280score per dollar
Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm offers 7.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm
Scores 70 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 20 specs.
