Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM vs Tamron AF 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro Detailed Comparison

Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM vs Tamron AF 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro

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Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM

Telephoto Zoom | Sony Alpha

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Tamron AF 55-200mm f4-5.6 II LD

Telephoto Zoom | Sony Alpha

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Reasons to choose Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM over Tamron AF 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro

Price	$112 vs $130	Cheaper by $18

Reasons to choose Tamron AF 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro over Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM

Weight	300 g vs 305 g	5 g lighter
Length	83 mm vs 85 mm	2 mm shorter
Filter Thread	52 mm vs 62 mm	Smaller filters are cheaper

Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM vs Tamron AF 55-200mm f4-5.6 II LD Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM	Tamron AF 55-200mm f4-5.6 II LD
Brand	Sony	Tamron
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	$111.99	$130.00
Lens Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount	Sony Alpha	Sony Alpha
Max Format	APS-C / DX	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	55-200mm	55-200mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	-	-
Zoom Lock	-	-
Zoom Ratio	3.6X	3.6X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F4.0 - F5.6	F4.0 - F5.6
Min Aperture	F32.0 - F45.0	F32.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	13	13
Optical Groups	9	9
Special Elements	ED glass element	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.95m	0.95m
Max Magnification	unknown	0.29X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Micromotor	Micromotor
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Extending front	Extending front
Distance Scale	No	Unknown
DoF Scale	No	Unknown
Distance Scale	No	Unknown
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	305g	300g
Diameter	72mm	72mm
Length	85mm	83mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Thread	62mm	52mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	ALC-SH102 circular hood	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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