Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro vs Minolta AF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5

Both are Sony A zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron

AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

f/3.5

Full specs

Minolta · 1985

AF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5

f/3.5485 gscrew-drive

Full specs

Pick the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro if

You want a wider view: 28mm vs 35mm at the wide end
You need more reach: 300mm vs 105mm at the long end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.49 m vs 1.5 m

Pick the Minolta AF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro and the Minolta AF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5
	Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro	Minolta AF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5
Brand	Tamron	Minolta
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	28-300mm	35-105mm
Weight	not listed	485 g
Length	not listed	87 mm
Filter thread	62 mm	55 mm
Min focus distance	0.49 m closer	1.5 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.08×
Aperture blades	not listed	7
Optical design	not listed	14 elements / 12 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	screw-drive
Released	not listed	1985

4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony A both
Type: Zoom both
Max aperture: f/3.5 both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

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.

Our notes

Minolta AF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5

The Minolta AF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 is a standard zoom lens covering 35-105mm at f/3.5-4.5 for Sony A mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.