Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G vs Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G vs Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

When comparing Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD and Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD which weighs 815 g, compared to the loser Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G which weighs 1390 g.

Winner: Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

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, Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 28 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 85 cm for Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD.

Winner: Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G

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 Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G and Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD:

	Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G	Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sony	Tamron
Weight	1390 g	815 g
Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	16 - 35 mm	70 - 180 mm
Largest Aperture	3.1	2.8
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	28 cm	85 cm
Type	Zoom	Zoom
Filter Thread	Missing	67
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread)	114 mm	Missing
Stabilization	No	No
Parfocal	Yes	Missing
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Yes	Yes