Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 RXD
Tamron
70 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 RXD | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | BBAR Broad-Brand Anti-Reflection Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4.0-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.43 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD stepping motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 800 mm | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 RXD
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th 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 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 RXD0.141score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 RXD offers 1.3x 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 6 of 21 specs.
