Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*vsTamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*
55mm / F1.8
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35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
35-100mm / 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
- Weight284g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 22cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 35-100mm 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
- 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD119.2mm long × 80.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T* | Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 55mm | 35mm | +20mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 55mm | 100mm | −45mm |
| 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 | 22cm | +0.28m |
| Max magnification | 0.14× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 281g | 565g | −284g |
| Length | 70.5mm | 119.2mm | −48.7mm |
| Diameter | 64.4mm | 80.6mm | −16.2mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 67mm | −18mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2025 | −12year |
| 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 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III 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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35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
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