SG-image AF35mm f2.2 35mm
SG-image
61 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Tamron
93 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SG-image AF35mm f2.2 35mm
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Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
82 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
The Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD is widely praised as a versatile all-in-one zoom for Sony APS-C cameras. Users love the incredible 16.6x range, close focusing at the wide end, and solid image quality, though some note softness beyond 70-80mm and slow autofocus. The lens is heavier than typical crop-sensor lenses but still considered portable. A few verified buyers report issues with sharpness at the telephoto end and a stiff zoom ring, but the majority find it an excellent walk-around lens that replaces multiple primes and zooms.
Pros
- Incredible 16.6x zoom range
- Close focusing at wide end (semi-macro)
- Good image quality and color rendition
- Solid build with weather sealing
- Effective vibration compensation (VC)
Cons
- Softness beyond 70-80mm
- Slow autofocus compared to smaller zooms
- Heavy and bulky for APS-C
- Stiff zoom ring when zooming out
- Moderate distortion at both ends
Zoom range 12
Image quality 10
Autofocus speed 6
Build quality 8
Weight and size 7
Close focusing 5
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Specifications
| SG-image AF35mm f2.2 35mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | — | 19 |
| Groups | — | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.2 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.2 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.62 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 150 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
SG-image AF35mm f2.2 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
SG-image AF35mm f2.2 35mm0.016score per dollar
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Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD0.008score per dollar
SG-image AF35mm f2.2 35mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
