Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD vs Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD vs Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
When comparing Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM and Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM which weighs 516 g, compared to the loser Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD which weighs 815 g.
Winner: Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
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 50mm F1.4 GM is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 38 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 50mm F1.4 GM
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 Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD and Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM:
| Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD | Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Tamron | Sony |
| Weight | 815 g | 516 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 70 - 180 mm | 50 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 85 cm | 38 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Filter Thread | 67 | 67 |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |