Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro vs Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro and Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di .

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Product
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Name Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Manufacturer Sony Tamron
SKU SAL100M28
Release Date and Price
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Release Year 2006 2004
Release Date 2006-06-05
MSRP 799 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Mount Sony A Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Motor Type Screw drive from camera N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 35 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification 1
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F6,3 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Construction 8 elements  /  8 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Focal Length 100 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
272 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 75 mm 73 mm
Length 99 mm 83 mm
Weight 505 gr 420 gr
Other
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU Sony ALC-SH0007 AD06
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A061