Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
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
Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm
The Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, color reproduction, and value for money, especially on a budget. Users praise its compact size, metal mount, and low-light performance, though some note the autofocus is noisy and slow compared to USM lenses. A few isolated complaints mention build quality feeling plasticky or the lens not working at all, but the majority find it a reliable workhorse for both crop sensor and full-frame cameras.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness and color
- Compact and lightweight design
- Metal mount for durability
- Great low-light performance
- Good value for budget buyers
Cons
- Noisy autofocus
- Slow autofocus compared to USM
- Plasticky build quality
- Lacks image stabilization
- Large manual focus ring angle
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 11 |
| Groups | 13 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Canon Super Spectra Coating (SSC) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 5 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-M |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 94 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1.2x★ |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
