Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T vs Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T and Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC.
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Product |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC |
| Name | Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T | Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Tamron |
| SKU | SAL135F18Z | |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC |
| Release Year | 2006 | 2009 |
| Release Date | 2006-06-05 | |
| MSRP | 1799 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC |
| Mount | Sony A | Canon EF-SNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Screw drive from camera | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 72 cm | 29 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | |
Aperture |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC |
| Construction | 11 elements / 8 groups | 19 elements / 14 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC |
| Focal Length | 135 mm | 17-50 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
33 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
VC |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 89 mm | 79 mm |
| Length | 115 mm | 94 mm |
| Weight | 1050 gr | 570 gr |
Other |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH0003 | AB003 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | Model B005 |