Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Nikon PC-E NIKKOR 20065 19mm
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Nikon PC-E NIKKOR 20065 19mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | tilt-shift |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 19 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 19 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 17 |
| Groups | 13 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Nano Crystal Coat, Super Integrated Coating, Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8★ | 0.18x |
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 PC-E NIKKOR 20065 19mm
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average build (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 104.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.