Minolta AF Macro 100mm f/2.8 vs Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
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Verdict at a glance
- Minolta AF Macro 100mm f/2.8 is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Minolta AF Macro 100mm f/2.8 is lighter by 400g.
- Minolta AF Macro 100mm f/2.8 goes wider (100mm vs 180mm).
- Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 reaches further (180mm vs 100mm).
- Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 is the newer design (2003 vs 1986).
| Spec | AF Macro 100mm f/2.8 | SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 100mm (wider) | 180mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/3.5 |
| Released | 1986 | 2003 |
| Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | in body |
| Elements | 8 | 14 |
| Weight g | 520 (lighter) | 920 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 72 |
| Length mm | 98.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.35 (closer focusing) | 0.47 |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Minolta AF Macro 100mm f/2.8
The Minolta AF Macro 100mm f/2.8 is a macro lens covering 100mm at f/2.8 for Sony A mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1
This 180mm f/3.5 full-frame macro lens from Tamron fits Sony A mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.