The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III and the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 is the longer of the two lenses at 206mm. The Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III with a length of 117mm, is 89mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III and Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III and the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III weighs 550g, which means it is 430g (43%) lighter than the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 which has a weight of 980g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III and the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III has a focal range of 28-75mm and
2.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 112.5mm .
On the other hand, the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has a focal range of 18-55mm and 3.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 27 - 82.5mm .
