Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*vsTamron 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD
FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
16-35mm / F4
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17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD
17-50mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* suits you better
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD suits you better
- Weight58g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 17-50mm 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 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*98.5mm long × 78mm diameter
- 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD114.4mm long × 74.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* | Tamron 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 17mm | −1mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 50mm | −15mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F4 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F4 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 28cm | 19cm | +0.09m |
| Max magnification | 0.19× | 0.25× | −0.06x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 9blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 518g | 460g | +58g |
| Length | 98.5mm | 114.4mm | −15.9mm |
| Diameter | 78mm | 74.8mm | +3.2mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 67mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2014 | 2024 | −10year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* relative to 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
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17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD
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