Sony DT SAL1870 18-70mm
Sony
64 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Sony DT SAL1870 18-70mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | — | 20 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | — | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony A | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony DT SAL1870 18-70mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Sony DT SAL1870 18-70mm0.004score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.007score per dollar
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 1.8x better value for money
Sony DT SAL1870 18-70mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
