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Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM vs Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 Di III-A VXD

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Optics
Focal Length
28-70mm
16-50mm
Zoom Ratio
2.5x
3.13x
Max Aperture
f/2
f/2.8
Min Aperture
f/22
f/16
Elements / Groups
20 / 14
14 / 10
Special Elements
3 XA (Extreme Aspherical) elements, 3 Super ED elements, 1 ED element, 3 aspherical elements
GM aspherical and LD elements
Coatings
Nano AR Coating II, fluorine front element coating
BBAR-G2 Coating, Fluorine coating
Diaphragm Blades
11
7
Max Magnification
0.23x
0.25x
Optical correction & RAW development
Focus
Min Focus Dist.
38cm
15cm
Autofocus
AF Motor Type
4 XD Linear Motors
VXD
Focus Method
Internal
-
Full-time Manual
Distance Scale
Focus Limiter
Physical
Lens Mount
Sony E
Sony E
Weight
918 g
305 g
Dimensions (D x L)
93 x 140 mm
64 x 80 mm
Filter Thread
86 mm
55 mm
Weather Sealing
Hood Supplied
Tripod Collar
Features
Image Stabilization
Zoom Method
Rotary extending
-
Power Zoom
Zoom Lock
Aperture Ring
Breathing Correction
Parfocal
Custom Buttons
2
0
Color
Black
Black
General
Launch Price
USD 2899
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Announce Date
Nov 19, 2024
Oct 14, 2026
Sensor Format
Full Frame
APS-C