Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM 55-210mm
Canon
77 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 | Canon RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM 55-210mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 210 mm |
| Elements | 20 | — |
| Groups | 13 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/7.1 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 700 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8★ | 0.28x |
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
Canon RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM 55-210mm
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.418score per dollar
vs
Canon RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM 55-210mm0.250score per dollar
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 1.7x 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 7 of 22 specs.
