Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
Sony
74 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 105 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 20 |
| Groups | 14 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Nano AR and Fluorine Coatings | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motor | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.31x | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS0.090score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.418score per dollar
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 4.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
