Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
93 Overall Score
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
81 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 75 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 9 |
| Groups | 15 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 180 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.7★ | 0.215x |
Pros & Cons
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
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.337score per dollar
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.271score per dollar
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
