Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon
82 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 14 |
| Groups | 13 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 220 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8 | 1:6.67 |
Pros & Cons
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
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.103score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM0.204score per dollar
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
