Lens Comparison
Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA vs Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Key Differences
- Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA has a better weight (281g (9.9 oz) vs 855g (1.88 lb)).
- Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA has a better length (70.5mm vs 165.6mm).
- Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.8).
- Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 has a better max magnification (0.25x vs 0.14x).
- Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA has a better min focus distance (50 cm vs 52 cm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 55mm | 70-180mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 7 | 22 |
| Optical Groups | 6 | 18 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | DDL | VXD |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 50 cm | 52 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x | 0.25x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $998 | $999 |
| Filter Size | 49mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 64.4mm | 80mm |
| Length | 70.5mm | 165.6mm |
| Weight | 281g (9.9 oz) | 855g (1.88 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
