Tamron SP A001-N 70-200mm
Tamron
88 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Video Cinema
Street
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Travel
Macro
Landscape
Specifications
| Tamron SP A001-N 70-200mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 23 | 16 |
| Groups | 17 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | eBAND 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 | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.33 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 950 mm | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.1★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron SP A001-N 70-200mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average build (21st percentile)
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
Pricing
Tamron SP A001-N 70-200mm0.062score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.109score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Tamron SP A001-N 70-200mm wins 6 specs while Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS wins 5.
