Lens Comparison
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS vs Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Key Differences
- Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS has a better weight (325g (11.5 oz) vs 620g (1.37 lb)).
- Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS has a better length (88mm vs 148.5mm).
- Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS has a better min focus distance (45 cm vs 70 cm).
- Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS has a better maximum aperture (f/3.5 vs f/4.5).
- Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 18-135mm | 50-300mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 16 | 18 |
| Optical Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 27-203mm | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Stepping | VXD |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 45 cm | 70 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 0.29x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $699 | $699 |
| Filter Size | 55mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 67.2mm | 79.4mm |
| Length | 88mm | 148.5mm |
| Weight | 325g (11.5 oz) | 620g (1.37 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
