Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD 28-300mm
Tamron
64 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD 28-300mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 16 |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | BBAR-G2 Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/7.1 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.61 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD 28-300mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.