Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*vsTamron 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*
55mm / F1.8
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28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
28-300mm / F4-7.1
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Which to choose
When the FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T* suits you better
- Brightness2.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight329g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 28-300mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*70.5mm long × 64.4mm diameter
- 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD126mm long × 77mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T* | Tamron 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 55mm | 28mm | +27mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 55mm | 300mm | −245mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F4 | 2.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F7.1 | 4.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 50cm | 19cm | +0.31m |
| Max magnification | 0.14× | 0.36× | −0.22x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 281g | 610g | −329g |
| Length | 70.5mm | 126mm | −55.5mm |
| Diameter | 64.4mm | 77mm | −12.6mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 67mm | −18mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2024 | −11year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T* relative to 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*
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28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
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