Tamron Di VC USD AFA034N700 70-210mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di VC USD AFA034N700 70-210mm
The Tamron 70-200mm f/4 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, light weight, and excellent value for money. Users highlight its versatility for sports, studio, and travel photography, though some note softness at f/4 and a plastic build that scratches easily. Overall, it is seen as a great alternative to heavier f/2.8 lenses for non-professionals.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight and portable
- Excellent value for money
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Versatile for sports and travel
Cons
- Softness at f/4 aperture
- Plastic body scratches easily
- Heavy for some users
- No f/2.8 background blur
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 Di VC USD AFA034N700 70-210mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 210 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 16 |
| Groups | 14 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.85 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) ring-type ultrasonic motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 950 mm | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.1★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di VC USD AFA034N700 70-210mm
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
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 aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.