Tamron Di III A046 17-28mm
Sony SEL18135
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III A046 17-28mm
The Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharp image quality, compact size, and excellent value. Users praise its performance for landscapes and events, though some note a plastic build and missing software in the bundle. The included accessories like filters and cleaning supplies are appreciated as a bonus.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Great value for money
- Excellent for landscapes and events
- Fast autofocus
Cons
- Plastic build quality
- Missing software in bundle
- Focus and zoom ring positioning
Sony SEL18135
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 Di III A046 17-28mm | Sony SEL18135 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | fluorine coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.42 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.19-0.17x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III A046 17-28mm
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
Sony SEL18135
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.