Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Street
Travel
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Tamron Di III VC 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 19 |
| Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.67 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor | VXD linear motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 220 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:2★ |
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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Tamron Di III VC 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.190score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III VC 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD0.138score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.4x better value for money
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Tamron Di III VC 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Scores 90 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
