Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G vs Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 267 g lighter (353 g vs 620 g)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You shoot full frame: the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD is made for APS-C
- You want a compact lens: 88.1 mm vs 125.6 mm long
- You prefer a newer design: released 2022 vs 2021
- Our notes say it suits: Landscape and architecture, video and vlogging, light travel kit
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 35mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.24 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.23× maximum magnification
Spec differences
17 differences| Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G | Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Zoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
16-35mm
|
18-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
353 g
lighter
|
620 g
|
| Length |
88.1 mm
shorter
|
125.6 mm
|
| Diameter |
80.5 mm
|
75.5 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.24 m
|
0.15 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.23×
|
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
|
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Our notes
Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G
A compact power-zoom wide-angle for full-frame E-mount at about 353 g. It has a constant f/4, a 72mm filter thread and focuses as close as 0.24 m.
Pros
- Light at 353 g
- Constant f/4
- Power zoom
- Full-frame coverage
Cons
- Slower than f/2.8 zooms
- 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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