GLOBAL DYNAMICS UNITED Armored RF-16-AL 16mm
GLOBAL DYNAMICS UNITED
47 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
93 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Landscape
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| GLOBAL DYNAMICS UNITED Armored RF-16-AL 16mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 17 |
| Groups | 7 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 43 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 180 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
GLOBAL DYNAMICS UNITED Armored RF-16-AL 16mm
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (74th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
GLOBAL DYNAMICS UNITED Armored RF-16-AL 16mm0.079score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.337score per dollar
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 offers 4.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
