Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 vs Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 goes wider (16mm vs 18mm).
- Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD reaches further (270mm vs 105mm).
| Spec | DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 | 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 16-105mm (wider) | 18-270mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Released | 2007 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 11 | n/a |
| Af motor | screw-drive | PZD |
| Elements | 15 | n/a |
| Weight g | 470 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 62 | 62 |
| Length mm | 83.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.4 (closer focusing) | 0.49 |
| Max magnification | 0.23 | n/a |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
The Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 is a superzoom lens covering 16-105mm at f/3.5-5.6 for Sony A mount cameras. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD: an APS-C superzoom lens with a 18-270mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Sony A mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and quiet motor-driven autofocus. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to teleph...