Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro vs Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro is faster by 1.7 stops (f/3.5 vs f/6.3), letting in more light.
- Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro goes wider (180mm vs 500mm).
- Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror reaches further (500mm vs 180mm).
| Spec | SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro | 500mm f/6.3 Mirror |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Samyang |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Macro | Mirror |
| Focal length | 180mm (wider) | 500mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 (faster) | f/6.3 |
| Filter mm | 72 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.47 | n/a |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro
Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro: a full-frame macro lens with a 180mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Sony A mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror
A 500mm f/6.3 mirror telephoto lens, the Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror is designed for Sony A mount bodies. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.