Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA vs Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Key Differences

  • Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA has a better weight (225g (7.9 oz) vs 1165g (2.57 lb)).
  • Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA has a better length (59.5mm vs 157.8mm).
  • Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA has a better min focus distance (16 cm vs 33 cm).
  • Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
  • Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA has a better max magnification (0.25x vs 0.12x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length24mm35-150mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements822
Optical Groups615
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/2
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent36-36mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingVXD
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoYes
Min Focus Distance16 cm33 cm
Max Magnification0.25x0.12x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$999$999
Filter Size49mm82mm
Diameter63.8mm89.8mm
Length59.5mm157.8mm
Weight225g (7.9 oz)1165g (2.57 lb)
Weather SealedNoYes
Tripod CollarNoNo