Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III A057 150-500mm
Tamron
69 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 Di III A057 150-500mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 150 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 500 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 25 |
| Groups | 12 | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 6★ |
| Coating | — | BBAR-G2 and Fluorine Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 1.73 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 600 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:3.1★ |
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 Di III A057 150-500mm
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.109score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III A057 150-500mm0.049score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
