Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro vs Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL1855)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL1855) goes wider (18mm vs 28mm).
- Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro reaches further (300mm vs 55mm).
| Spec | AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro | DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL1855) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Sony |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 28-300mm | 18-55mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Released | n/a | 2009 |
| Filter mm | 62 | 55 |
| Min focus m | 0.49 | 0.25 (closer focusing) |
| Blades | n/a | 7 |
| Format | n/a | aps-c |
| Groups | n/a | 7 |
| Af motor | n/a | SAM |
| Elements | n/a | 8 |
| Weight g | n/a | 210 |
| Length mm | n/a | 69.0 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.34 |
Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
This 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 full-frame superzoom lens from Tamron fits Sony A mount cameras, with aspherical elements. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.
Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL1855)
The standard A-mount kit zoom for APS-C, offering a typical 18-55mm range in a very light package. It weighs about 210 g and uses a 55mm filter.
Pros
- Very light at about 210 g
- Close focus of 0.25 m
- SAM autofocus
- Compact kit zoom
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Plastic build
- Soft in corners wide open
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