Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di USD
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di USD
The Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and effective image stabilization, especially given its affordable price point. Users praise its image quality for wildlife and bird photography, though many note its significant weight and the need for careful handling, particularly with older camera bodies. A few reviewers mention autofocus can struggle in low light or complex scenes, and the lack of a Canadian warranty for US versions is a concern for some.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness at 600mm
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Effective image stabilization
- Great value for money
- Excellent image quality for wildlife
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Autofocus struggles in low light
- Manual focus ring has short throw
- No rear filter slot
- No Canadian warranty for US version
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
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di USD | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 150 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 600 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 21 | 16 |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | eBAND Coating, BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.3 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony A | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.99 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 2.20 m | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.26x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di USD
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (27th 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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 3.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
