Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS vs Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD
Key differences
- —The 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD is 113g lighter (550g vs 663g).
- —The 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD cost $501 less ($799 vs $1,300).
- —For close-ups the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD reaches 0.34× vs 0.31×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 24–105mm
- 28–75mm
- Max aperture
- F4
- F2.8◆
- Weight
- 663g
- 550g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 83.4 × 113.3mm
- 73.0 × 117.8mm
- Volume
- 619 cm³
- 493 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.07 g/cm³
- 1.12 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.38m
- 0.19m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.31×
- 0.34×◆
- Elements / groups
- 17 / 14
- 15 / 12
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- DDSSM
- RXD Stepping Motor
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2017
- 2018
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,300
- $799◆
- Sharpness
- 8.3◆
- 8.2
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.4
- 7.7◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.4◆
- 7.8
- Flare Resistance
- 8.1◆
- 7.2
- Build / Sealing
- 8.4◆
- 7.6
- Value / Size
- 8.2
- 8.8◆
Performance overlay
- FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS
- 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD
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