Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS vs Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Both are Sony E lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 92 g lighter (518 g vs 610 g)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 28mm at the wide end
- You want a compact lens: 98.5 mm vs 126 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes, architecture, travel
Pick the Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD if
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 35mm at the long end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.19 m vs 0.28 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.36× vs 0.19× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2024 vs 2014
Spec differences
14 differences| Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS | Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Focal length |
16-35mm
|
28-300mm
|
| Weight |
518 g
lighter
|
610 g
|
| Length |
98.5 mm
shorter
|
126 mm
|
| Diameter |
78 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
|
0.19 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.19×
|
0.36×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
20 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
VXD
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2014
|
2024
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/4 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS
A stabilized f/4 ultra-wide zoom for full-frame E-mount, weighing about 518 g. It takes 72mm filters and focuses as close as 0.28 m.
Pros
- Optical SteadyShot
- Constant f/4
- Screw-in filters (72mm)
- Zeiss optics
Cons
- Slower than f/2.8
- Image quality below newer wide zooms
Our notes
Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
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