Sony Sonnar T* SEL24F18Z 24mm
Sony
48 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Sony Sonnar T* SEL24F18Z 24mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 24 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 20 |
| Groups | 7 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Zeiss T* Anti-Reflective Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor | VXD linear motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 160 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Sonnar T* SEL24F18Z 24mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.