Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
Sony
84 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di II B016N 16-300mm
Tamron
72 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Macro
Street
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm | Tamron Di II B016N 16-300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 20 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | fluorine coatings | multiple layers of coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.49 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Piezo Drive |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.39x | 1:2.9★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (80th percentile)80th %ile
Tamron Di II B016N 16-300mm
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong aperture (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong bokeh (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm0.081score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di II B016N 16-300mm0.162score per dollar
Tamron Di II B016N 16-300mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
