Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD vs Minolta AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD goes wider (18mm vs 28mm).
- Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD reaches further (270mm vs 85mm).
| Spec | 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD | AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Minolta |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-270mm (wider) | 28-85mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Released | n/a | 1985 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Af motor | PZD | screw-drive |
| Filter mm | 62 | 55 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.49 (closer focusing) | 0.8 |
| Blades | n/a | 7 |
| Groups | n/a | 10 |
| Elements | n/a | 13 |
| Weight g | n/a | 490 |
| Length mm | n/a | 85.5 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.12 |
Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD: an APS-C superzoom lens with a 18-270mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Sony A mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and quiet motor-driven autofocus. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to teleph...
Minolta AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5
Minolta AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5: a standard zoom lens with a 28-85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-4.5, made for Sony A mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.