Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G vs Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 282 g lighter (178 g vs 460 g)
- You want a wider view: 10mm vs 17mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.13 m vs 0.19 m
- You want a compact lens: 55 mm vs 114.4 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes and architecture, vlogging at wide angle, interiors on APS-C
Pick the Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD if
- You need more reach: 50mm vs 20mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.26× vs 0.18× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G is made for APS-C
- You prefer a newer design: released 2023 vs 2022
Spec differences
15 differences| Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G | Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
10-20mm
|
17-50mm
|
| Weight |
178 g
lighter
|
460 g
|
| Length |
55 mm
shorter
|
114.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
69.8 mm
slimmer
|
74.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.13 m
closer
|
0.19 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.18×
|
0.26×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
15 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
VXD
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2022
|
2023
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Max aperture
- f/4 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G
A compact power-zoom ultra-wide for APS-C E-mount, weighing about 178 g. It focuses as close as 0.13 m and has a 62mm filter thread.
Pros
- Very light at about 178 g
- Power zoom for smooth video
- Close focus 0.13 m
- Constant f/4
Cons
- APS-C only
- No optical stabilization
- Zoom ring is electronic, not mechanical
Our notes
Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD
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