Tokina Firin 100mm f/2.8 Macro Sony vs Tamron 28-75mm f/2,8 DI III VXD G2 Sony E Mount (Sony E Mount)

Tokina Firin 100mm f/2.8 Macro Sony vs Tamron 28-75mm f/2,8 DI III VXD G2 Sony E Mount (Sony E Mount)

When comparing Tamron 28-75mm f/2,8 DI III VXD G2 Sony E Mount (Sony E Mount) and Tokina Firin 100mm f/2.8 Macro Sony, which one is better?

1. Lens Mount Comparison

These two lenses use the same lens mount, the Sony E. This means that both lenses are compatible with cameras that use this mount.

Winner: Tied

Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.

2. Lens Type Comparison

The Tokina Firin 100mm f/2.8 Macro - Sony is a Prime lens while the Tamron 28-75mm f/2,8 DI III VXD G2 - (Sony E Mount) is a Zoom lens. Whether or not a zoom lens or a prime lens is what you need, is up to you to decide; they both have their respective strengths and weaknesses.

Winner: Tied — It depends on your gear

Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Tokina Firin 100mm f/2.8 Macro Sony and Tamron 28-75mm f/2,8 DI III VXD G2 Sony E Mount (Sony E Mount):

	Tokina Firin 100mm f/2.8 Macro - Sony	Tamron 28-75mm f/2,8 DI III VXD G2 - (Sony E Mount)
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Tokina	Tamron
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	Missing	28 - 75 mm
Largest Aperture	Missing	2.8
Anamorphic	Missing	No
Type	Prime	Zoom
Autofocus	Evet	Missing
Macro	Yes	Missing
Full Frame Coverage	Yes	Missing
Lens Hood Included	Yes	Missing