Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 FE 50mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 FE 50mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 20 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | water- and smudge-resistant coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | Full-Frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 510 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 FE 50mm
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 FE 50mm offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.