Sony FE 50mm F2.5 GvsTamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
FE 50mm F2.5 G
50mm / F2.5
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28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
28-200mm / F2.8-5.6
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Which to choose
When the FE 50mm F2.5 G suits you better
- Brightness0.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight401g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 28-200mm 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 50mm F2.5 G45mm long × 68mm diameter
- 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD117mm long × 74mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G | Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 28mm | +22mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 200mm | −150mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.5 | F2.8 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.5 | F5.6 | 2.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 31cm | 19cm | +0.12m |
| Max magnification | 0.18× | 0.32× | −0.14x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 174g | 575g | −401g |
| Length | 45mm | 117mm | −72mm |
| Diameter | 68mm | 74mm | −6mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 67mm | −18mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2020 | +1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 50mm F2.5 G relative to 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 50mm F2.5 G
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28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
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