Tamron A17-200 28-200mm
Tamron
45 Overall Score
vs
Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm
Yongnuo
81 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Street
Landscape
Video Cinema
Travel
Budget
Macro
Specifications
| Tamron A17-200 28-200mm | Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | — | 14 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.8-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Adaptall | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.5x★ |
Pros & Cons
Tamron A17-200 28-200mm
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (76th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (74th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average social proof (35th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron A17-200 28-200mm0.138score per dollar
vs
Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm0.225score per dollar
Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm
Scores 81 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
