Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 vs Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 goes wider (18mm vs 28mm).
- Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro reaches further (300mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 | AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-70mm (wider) | 28-300mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Released | 2006 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | n/a |
| Groups | 9 | n/a |
| Af motor | screw-drive | n/a |
| Elements | 11 | n/a |
| Weight g | 235 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 55 | 62 |
| Length mm | 77.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.38 (closer focusing) | 0.49 |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | n/a |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
A 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens, the Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 is designed for Sony A mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
This 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 full-frame superzoom lens from Tamron fits Sony A mount cameras, with aspherical elements. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.