Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Samyang Compact Zoom Series AF 60-180mm f/2.8 STM
Samyang
52 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Build quality 3
Sharpness 3
Aperture 2
Weight and portability 3
Zoom range 4
Autofocus performance 1
Samyang Compact Zoom Series AF 60-180mm f/2.8 STM
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Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Samyang Compact Zoom Series AF 60-180mm f/2.8 STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 60 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 180 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 17 |
| Groups | 13 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 7★ |
| Coating | fluorine coating | UMC |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg★ | 0.73 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | Linear STM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.26x |
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 (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Samyang Compact Zoom Series AF 60-180mm f/2.8 STM
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.357score per dollar
vs
Samyang Compact Zoom Series AF 60-180mm f/2.8 STM0.047score per dollar
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 7.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
