Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Sony
87 Overall Score
vs
Tamron AFA084S700
Tamron
68 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews
The Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS lens is highly praised for its image quality, versatility, and robust build, making it a favorite for both video and still photography. Users appreciate the smooth power zoom, silent operation, and useful aperture ring, though some note the zoom speed is too fast for cinematic work and the lens is quite heavy. The included lens cap is widely criticized as cheap, but overall sentiment is very positive, with many calling it a great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Versatile for video and stills
- Smooth power zoom
- Silent operation
- Useful aperture ring
Cons
- Zoom speed too fast for cinematic use
- Heavy and bulky
- Cheap plastic lens cap
- Non-mechanical zoom prevents snap zooms
- No macro function
Image quality 12
Build quality 8
Zoom speed 4
Weight 5
Lens cap 4
Versatility 7
Tamron AFA084S700
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Professional
Video Cinema
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Street
Travel
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm | Tamron AFA084S700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 18 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.42 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SSM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Tamron AFA084S700
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm0.030score per dollar
vs
Tamron AFA084S7000.040score per dollar
Tamron AFA084S700 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
