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Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro vs Minolta AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5

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Verdict at a glance

  • Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro reaches further (300mm vs 85mm).
Specification comparison
Spec AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5
Brand Tamron Minolta
Mount Sony A Sony A
Type Zoom Zoom
Focal length 28-300mm 28-85mm
Max aperture f/3.5 f/3.5
Released n/a 1985
Filter mm 62 55
Min focus m 0.49 (closer focusing) 0.8
Blades n/a 7
Format n/a full-frame
Groups n/a 10
Af motor n/a screw-drive
Elements n/a 13
Weight g n/a 490
Length mm n/a 85.5
Max magnification n/a 0.12

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.

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.

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