Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III RXD 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Tamron
42 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 RXD 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 15 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | — | BBAR |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/6.3 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | — |
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 RXD 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (69th percentile)
- Strong build (69th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.