Sony FE 50mm F2.5 GvsTamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2

FE 50mm F2.5 G

50mm / F2.5

28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2

28-75mm / F2.8

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
  • Weight366g 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

← Mount
  • FE 50mm F2.5 G45mm long × 68mm diameter
  • 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2117.6mm long × 75.8mm diameter

Specifications compared

Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G compared with Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
SpecificationSony FE 50mm F2.5 GTamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2Difference
Focal length (wide)50mm28mm+22mm
Focal length (tele)50mm75mm−25mm
Max aperture (wide)F2.5F2.80.3 stops brighter
Max aperture (tele)F2.5F2.80.3 stops brighter
Min apertureF22F22
Min focus distance31cm18cm+0.13m
Max magnification0.18×0.38×−0.20x
Aperture blades7blades9blades−2blades
Weight174g540g−366g
Length45mm117.6mm−72.6mm
Diameter68mm75.8mm−7.8mm
Filter size49mm67mm−18mm
Released20212021
StabilizationNoNo
Weather sealingYesYes
MacroNoNo
AutofocusYesYes

The difference column reads as FE 50mm F2.5 G 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 50mm F2.5 G

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28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2

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