Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Sony
87 Overall Score
vs
Tamron SP A005 70-300mm
Tamron
41 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Budget
Street
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm | Tamron SP A005 70-300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 18 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating | BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | 32-45★ |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.42 kg★ | 0.77 kg |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SSM | USD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm★ | 1.50 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 1:4★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
Tamron SP A005 70-300mm
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong optical (74th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average build (27th percentile)
Pricing
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm0.030score per dollar
vs
Tamron SP A005 70-300mm0.087score per dollar
Tamron SP A005 70-300mm offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
