Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro vs Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1

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Tamron

SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro

Tamron

SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1

Verdict at a glance

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro is lighter by 410g.
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro goes wider (28mm vs 180mm).
Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 reaches further (180mm vs 75mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro	SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1
Brand	Tamron	Tamron
Mount	Sony A	Sony A
Type	Macro	Macro
Focal length	28-75mm (wider)	180mm
Max aperture	f/2.8 (faster)	f/3.5
Released	2003	2003
Blades	7	7
Format	full-frame	full-frame
Groups	14	11
Af motor	in body	in body
Elements	16	14
Weight g	510 (lighter)	920
Filter mm	67	72
Min focus m	0.33 (closer focusing)	0.47
Max magnification	0.26	1.0

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro

A 28-75mm f/2.8 full-frame macro zoom lens, the Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro is designed for Sony A mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series with aspherical elements. 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.

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