Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Rokinon Cine DS135M-N 135mm
Rokinon
32 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Rokinon Cine DS135M-N 135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 135 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 11 |
| Groups | 13 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/2.2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.59 kg★ | 0.82 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 77 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8★ | — |
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
Rokinon Cine DS135M-N 135mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average build (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.154score per dollar
vs
Rokinon Cine DS135M-N 135mm0.070score per dollar
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 2.2x better value for money
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Rokinon Cine DS135M-N 135mm
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 7 of 21 specs.
