Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G vs Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Both are Sony E lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 442 g lighter (178 g vs 620 g)
- You want a wider view: 10mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.13 m vs 0.15 m
- You want a compact lens: 55 mm vs 125.6 mm long
- You prefer a newer design: released 2022 vs 2021
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes and architecture, vlogging at wide angle, interiors on APS-C
Pick the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 20mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.18× maximum magnification
Spec differences
16 differences| Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G | Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Zoom
|
| Focal length |
10-20mm
|
18-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
178 g
lighter
|
620 g
|
| Length |
55 mm
shorter
|
125.6 mm
|
| Diameter |
69.8 mm
slimmer
|
75.5 mm
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.13 m
closer
|
0.15 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.18×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
19 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
VXD
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2022
|
2021
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, format. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Format
- APS-C 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 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
This 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 full-frame superzoom lens from Tamron fits Sony E mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
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