Tokina Firin 100mm f/2.8 Macro Sony vs Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
Tokina Firin 100mm f/2.8 Macro Sony vs Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
When comparing Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD 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 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD 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.
3. Autofocus Comparison
Both lenses have autofocus, which means that they're both great at focusing targets while taking photographs or filming video. Just remember, most cameras do not offer good autofocus while filming video.
Winner: Tied — both have this feature
Regarding autofocus: Lenses with autofocus help you focus when shooting pictures or video. If a lens only has manual focus it means that you have to focus manually by adjusting the focus wheel on the lens. Most cinema lenses do not use autofocus and are manual focus only.
4. Macro Comparison
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Winner: Tokina Firin 100mm f/2.8 Macro Sony
Regarding macro: Macro lenses can focus much closer to your subjects and might be suitable when photographing flowers, insects, wildlife and nature.
5. Full Frame Comparison
Both Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD and Tokina Firin 100mm f/2.8 Macro - Sony cover a full frame sensor and can be used on full frame cameras as well as cameras with smaller sensors.
Winner: Tied — both have this feature
Regarding full frame coverage: All lenses do not cover full frame sensors, but not all cameras are full frame cameras either. If a lens covers a full frame sensor it can be used on all cameras with a matching lens mount, both full frame and crop sensors, except for medium format cameras.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Tokina Firin 100mm f/2.8 Macro Sony and Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD:
| Tokina Firin 100mm f/2.8 Macro - Sony | Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Tokina | Tamron |
| Weight | Missing | 815 g |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | Missing | 70 - 180 mm |
| Largest Aperture | Missing | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic | Missing | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | Missing | 85 cm |
| Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Filter Thread Diameter | Missing | 67 |
| Image Stabilization | Missing | No |
| Autofocus | Evet | Evet |
| Macro | Yes | No |
| Weather Seal | Missing | Yes |
| Full Frame Coverage | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Hood Included | Yes | Yes |