Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Rokinon Xeen XN35-C 35mm
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 Xeen XN35-C 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 20 | — |
| Groups | 13 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | fluorine coating | XEEN X-Coating Technology |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | — |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/1.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.59 kg★ | 4.50 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 330 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 Xeen XN35-C 35mm
- Strong bokeh (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (68th percentile)
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average build (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.418score per dollar
vs
Rokinon Xeen XN35-C 35mm0.023score per dollar
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 18.2x better value for money
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 8 of 21 specs.
