Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS vs Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD goes wider (17mm vs 18mm).
- Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS reaches further (105mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS | 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-105mm | 17-70mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2013 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | n/a |
| Weight g | 427.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | n/a |
| Length mm | 110.0 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 78.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.11 | n/a |
Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
A power-zoom constant f/4 lens for APS-C E-mount covering 18-105mm with Optical SteadyShot. It is designed with video use in mind.
Pros
- Constant f/4
- Power zoom
- Optical SteadyShot
Cons
- Moderate low-light ability
- Larger than a kit lens
Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
An APS-C standard zoom for Sony E that keeps f/2.8 across 17-70mm and adds VC stabilization. It uses an RXD focus motor.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 with VC stabilization
- Wide 17-70mm range
- Quiet RXD focus
Cons
- APS-C only
- Larger than a kit zoom