Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS vs Tamron E 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061
Both are Sony E lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 96 g lighter (524 g vs 620 g)
- You want a compact lens: 99 mm vs 125.6 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Travel and holidays, video with a single lens, general all-round shots
Pick the Tamron E 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 if
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 200mm at the long end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.3 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.35× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2021 vs 2010
Spec differences
12 differences| Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS | Tamron E 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Focal length |
18-200mm
|
18-300mm
|
| Weight |
524 g
lighter
|
620 g
|
| Length |
99 mm
shorter
|
125.6 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
0.15 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.35×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
19 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
VXD
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2010
|
2021
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, diameter, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Diameter
- 75.5 mm both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
A stabilized all-in-one zoom for APS-C E-mount, covering 18-200mm. It weighs about 524 g, with a 67mm filter size and 0.3 m minimum focus.
Pros
- 11x zoom range
- Optical SteadyShot
- Convenient one-lens kit
- Close focus of 0.3 m
Cons
- Slow aperture at the long end
- Image quality below primes and shorter zooms
Our notes
Tamron E 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061
The Tamron E 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 is a superzoom lens covering 18-300mm at f/3.5-6.3 for Sony E mount cameras. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
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