Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f / 3.5-4.5 Zoom
Sony SEL18135
What Buyers Say
Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f / 3.5-4.5 Zoom
The Tamron 10-24mm lens receives mostly positive feedback for its ultra-wide field of view, sharpness, and value compared to Canon alternatives. Users praise its versatility for landscapes and portraits, though some note autofocus can be slow and noisy. A few negative reviews highlight reliability issues, including a lens that stopped working and warranty problems with third-party sellers. Overall, it is seen as a solid budget-friendly wide-angle option for amateur and semi-pro photographers.
Pros
- Ultra-wide field of view
- Good value for money
- Sharp images
- Solid build quality
- Versatile for landscapes and portraits
Cons
- Slow and noisy autofocus
- Variable aperture
- Reliability issues reported
- Warranty problems with third-party sellers
- Plastic construction
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 SP AF 10-24mm f / 3.5-4.5 Zoom | Sony SEL18135 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 24 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 16 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 6★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | LD Aspherical | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/10 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-4.5 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Micro Motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 240 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f / 3.5-4.5 Zoom
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %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
Pricing
Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f / 3.5-4.5 Zoom offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
