Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Tamron
85 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
Sony
83 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Portrait
Professional
Budget
Video Cinema
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Street
Landscape
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 300 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 19 | 16 |
| Groups | 5 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | fluorine coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.62 kg | 0.49 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | 0.39x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (79th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD0.158score per dollar
vs
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm0.080score per dollar
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD wins 5 specs while Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm wins 4.
