Tamron Di III A058 35-150mm
Tamron
86 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Macro
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Tamron Di III A058 35-150mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 150 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 21 | 16 |
| Groups | 15 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 2-2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.17 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 330 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.55★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III A058 35-150mm
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (25th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III A058 35-150mm0.063score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
