Sony 20mm F2.8 vs Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 20mm F2.8 and Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro.

Compare Specifications

Product
Sony 20mm F2.8
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Name Sony 20mm F2.8 Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Manufacturer Sony Tamron
SKU SAL20F28
Release Date and Price
Sony 20mm F2.8
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Release Year 2006 2008
Release Date 2006-06-15
MSRP N/A N/A
Buy it today
Lens Type
Sony 20mm F2.8
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 20mm F2.8
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Mount Sony A Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 20mm F2.8
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
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 25 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,13
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Sony 20mm F2.8
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Sony 20mm F2.8
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Construction 10 elements  /  9 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony 20mm F2.8
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Focal Length 20 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
130 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 20mm F2.8
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 78 mm 89 mm
Length 54 mm 194 mm
Weight 285 gr 1150 gr
Other
Sony 20mm F2.8
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU SH0013 HA001
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A001