Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*vsTamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*
55mm / F1.8
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28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
28-75mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T* suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight259g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 18cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 28-75mm in a single lens
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
- 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2117.6mm long × 75.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T* | Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 55mm | 28mm | +27mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 55mm | 75mm | −20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 50cm | 18cm | +0.32m |
| Max magnification | 0.14× | 0.38× | −0.24x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 281g | 540g | −259g |
| Length | 70.5mm | 117.6mm | −47.1mm |
| Diameter | 64.4mm | 75.8mm | −11.4mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 67mm | −18mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2021 | −8year |
| Stabilization | No | 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 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2.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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28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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