Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Tamron SP 60mm f/2 1:1 Macro 60mm
Tamron
48 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Tamron SP 60mm f/2 1:1 Macro 60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 60 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 14 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | Broad-Band Anti-Reflective Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.39 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 230 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:1★ |
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 SP 60mm f/2 1:1 Macro 60mm
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (74th percentile)
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Strong build (65th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 20 specs.