Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 Sony FE vs Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 Sony FE vs Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

When comparing Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD and Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 Sony FE, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 - Sony FE which weighs 280 g, compared to the loser Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD which weighs 815 g.

Winner: Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 Sony FE

Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 - Sony FE is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 69 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 85 cm for Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD.

Winner: Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 Sony FE

Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).

Specifications

Full specifications table of Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 Sony FE and Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD:

	Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 - Sony FE	Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Samyang	Tamron
Weight	280 g	815 g
Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	75 mm	70 - 180 mm
Largest Aperture	1.9	2.8
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	69 cm	85 cm
Type	Prime	Zoom
Filter Thread	58	67
Stabilization	Missing	No
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Yes	Yes