Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF vs Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC

This is a full comparison between the lenses Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF and Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC.

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Product
Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Name Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Manufacturer Samyang Tamron
SKU SYIO13518-E
Release Date and Price
Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Release Year 2022 2007
Release Date 2022-01-28
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 699 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Lens Type Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Mount Sony E Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 69 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,24
Aperture
Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 11 No information
Optics
Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 Ultra-precision Aspherical element, two high-refractive index elements and three extra-low dispersion elements No information
Focal Length
Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Focal Length 135 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 Yes
VC
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 93 mm 78 mm
Length 130 mm 99 mm
Weight 772 gr 555 gr
Other
Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A DA20
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A20