Lens Comparison
Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA vs Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD
Key Differences
- Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA has a better weight (120g (4.2 oz) vs 420g (14.8 oz)).
- Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA has a better length (36.5mm vs 99mm).
- Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD has a better min focus distance (19 cm vs 35 cm).
- Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
- Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD has a better max magnification (0.19x vs 0.12x).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 35mm | 17-28mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 7 | 13 |
| Optical Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/49 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | 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 | RXD |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 35 cm | 19 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x | 0.19x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $799 | $799 |
| Filter Size | 49mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 61.5mm | 73mm |
| Length | 36.5mm | 99mm |
| Weight | 120g (4.2 oz) | 420g (14.8 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
