TTArtisan A19B 50mm
TTArtisan
33 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TTArtisan A19B 50mm
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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
88 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and lightweight design, making it a versatile and affordable alternative to Sony's GM lenses. Users appreciate its performance in portraits and low light, though some note the plastic build and lack of weather sealing as drawbacks. Overall, it is considered an excellent value for both enthusiasts and professionals.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Lightweight design
- Versatile focal range
- Good value for money
Cons
- Plastic build quality
- No weather sealing
- Zoom ring reversed from focus ring
- Slightly long for discrete use
- Colors slightly duller than GM lenses
Image quality 12
Autofocus performance 10
Build quality 8
Value for money 7
Weight and portability 6
Low light performance 5
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Macro
Street
Wildlife Sports
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Specifications
| TTArtisan A19B 50mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.36 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
TTArtisan A19B 50mm
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average macro (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
TTArtisan A19B 50mm0.306score per dollar
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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.354score per dollar
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
