Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro vs Minolta AF 35-70mm F4

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

Tamron

AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

f/4

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Minolta · 1985

AF 35-70mm F4

f/4255 gscrew-drive

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Pick the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro if

You need more reach: 300mm vs 70mm at the long end

Pick the Minolta AF 35-70mm F4 if

You want a wider view: 35mm vs 70mm at the wide end

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro and the Minolta AF 35-70mm F4
	Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro	Minolta AF 35-70mm F4
Brand	Tamron	Minolta
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Zoom
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	70-300mm	35-70mm
Weight	not listed	255 g
Length	not listed	52 mm
Filter thread	62 mm	49 mm
Min focus distance	0.95 m closer	1 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.07×
Aperture blades	not listed	7
Optical design	not listed	6 elements / 6 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	screw-drive
Released	not listed	1985

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

Mount: Sony A both
Max aperture: f/4 both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

The Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens covering 70-300mm at f/4-5.6 for Sony A mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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Minolta AF 35-70mm F4

Minolta AF 35-70mm F4: a standard zoom lens with a 35-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Sony A mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.