Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
What Buyers Say
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
The Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens is widely praised as an excellent all-in-one travel and walkaround lens for APS-C E-mount cameras. Users consistently highlight its sharpness, compact size, light weight, and versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range. While many note it is not ideal for low light and some report significant vignetting at the wide end, the overall sentiment is very positive, with most considering it a great value kit lens upgrade.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Significant vignetting at 18mm wide end
- Not ideal for low light photography
- Variable aperture limits brightness at telephoto
- Some copies may have quality control issues
- Slight autofocus lag compared to premium lenses
Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
The Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD lens is highly praised for its versatility, lightweight design, and excellent value for money. Users love it for travel, hiking, and landscape photography, noting its sharp image quality and convenient zoom range. A minor con is the lens extending when hanging on a strap, but overall it's considered a fantastic all-in-one lens.
Pros
- Lightweight and compact design
- Versatile 28-200mm zoom range
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Great for travel and hiking
Cons
- Lens extends when hanging on strap
- Build quality not as premium as Sony G/GM
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 18 |
| Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 2.8-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:3.1★ |
Pros & Cons
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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
