Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS vs Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS is lighter by 728g.
- Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS goes wider (18mm vs 50mm).
- Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD reaches further (400mm vs 105mm).
| Spec | E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS | 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-105mm (wider) | 50-400mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 (faster) | f/4.5 |
| Released | 2013 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Weight g | 427.0 (lighter) | 1155 |
| Filter mm | 72 | 67 |
| Length mm | 110.0 | 183.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 78.0 | 89.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | 0.25 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.11 | n/a |
| Af motor | n/a | VXD |
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 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Full-frame telephoto zoom for Sony with VC stabilization covering 50-400mm. It reaches 400mm without the weight of a 150-600mm.
Pros
- 8x range
- VC stabilization
- Lighter than 150-600mm lenses at about 1,155 g
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Heavier than short telephotos