Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA vs Tamron E 24mm F2.8
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- Our notes say it suits: Street and travel on APS-C, close-focus wide shots, everyday carry
Pick the Tamron E 24mm F2.8 if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.12 m vs 0.16 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.25× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA is made for APS-C
- You prefer a newer design: released 2019 vs 2011
Spec differences
14 differences| Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA | Tamron E 24mm F2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Tamron
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
225 g
|
215 g
lighter
|
| Length |
65.5 mm
|
64 mm
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
slimmer
|
73 mm
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.16 m
|
0.12 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
10 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
OSD
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2011
|
2019
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 24mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA
A compact APS-C prime for E-mount from Zeiss, weighing about 225 g. It takes 49mm filters and focuses as close as 0.16 m.
Pros
- Fast f/1.8
- Close focus 0.16 m
- Compact at 225 g
- Zeiss optics
Cons
- APS-C only
- No stabilization
Our notes
Tamron E 24mm F2.8
The Tamron E 24mm F2.8 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/2.8 for Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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