Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED
Nikon
76 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 | Nikon NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 11 |
| Groups | 13 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 305 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8 | 1:8 |
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
Nikon NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.154score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED0.096score per dollar
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 1.6x better value for money
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Nikon NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED
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.
