Lens Comparison
Sony E PZ 10-20mm f/4 G vs Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Key Differences
- Sony E PZ 10-20mm f/4 G has a better min focus distance (15 cm vs 70 cm).
- Sony E PZ 10-20mm f/4 G has a better weight (143g (5.0 oz) vs 620g (1.37 lb)).
- Sony E PZ 10-20mm f/4 G has a better length (46.9mm vs 148.5mm).
- Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
- Sony E PZ 10-20mm f/4 G has a better maximum aperture (f/4 vs f/4.5).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 10-20mm | 50-300mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 9 | 18 |
| Optical Groups | 7 | 14 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 | 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 | 15-30mm | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Linear | VXD |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 15 cm | 70 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 0.29x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | Yes | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $649 | $699 |
| Filter Size | 55mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 63mm | 79.4mm |
| Length | 46.9mm | 148.5mm |
| Weight | 143g (5.0 oz) | 620g (1.37 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
