Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
92 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Travel
Macro
Portrait
Street
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.54 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 | 1:4.8★ |
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 (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.197score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.126score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
