Tamron Di III 90mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Macro 90mm
Tamron
74 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 90mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Macro 90mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 90 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 90 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | BBAR-G2 | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.60 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 231 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 90mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Macro 90mm
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong macro (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th 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
Pricing
Tamron Di III 90mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Macro 90mm0.092score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.163score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
