Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II
Fujifilm
31 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Tamron
96 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Portrait
Street
Specifications
| Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | — | Wide-Angle Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 58 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 58 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 14★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | FUJIFILM X | Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount, Sony E-M |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weight | 1.38 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 191 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (82th percentile)82th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average build (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average macro (22th percentile)
- Below average optical (35th percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong optical (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 16 specs.