Tamron Di II A14M 18-200mm
Tamron
65 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 II A14M 18-200mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 16 |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Internal Surface coatings, multiple-layered coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/18 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.40 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Auto Focus | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 498 mm | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.7★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di II A14M 18-200mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average aperture (33rd 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 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 20 specs.