Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM vs Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro
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
- Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro is lighter by 67g.
- Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM goes wider (16mm vs 28mm).
- Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro reaches further (75mm vs 50mm).
- Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM is the newer design (2011 vs 2003).
| Spec | DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM | SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 16-50mm (wider) | 28-75mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2011 | 2003 |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Groups | 13 | 14 |
| Af motor | SSM | in body |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Weight g | 577 | 510 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 67 |
| Length mm | 88.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.3 (closer focusing) | 0.33 |
| Weather sealed | Yes | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.2 | 0.26 |
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
This 16-50mm f/2.8 fast standard zoom lens from Sony fits Sony A mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
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.