Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS vs Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
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 118g.
- Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS goes wider (18mm vs 70mm).
- Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD reaches further (300mm vs 105mm).
| Spec | E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS | 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-105mm (wider) | 70-300mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 (faster) | f/4.5 |
| Released | 2013 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Weight g | 427.0 (lighter) | 545 |
| Filter mm | 72 | 67 |
| Length mm | 110.0 | 148.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 78.0 | 77.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 (closer focusing) | 0.8 |
| Max magnification | 0.11 | n/a |
| Af motor | n/a | RXD |
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 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Compact telephoto zoom for Sony full-frame covering 70-300mm. It has no stabilization and weighs about 545 g.
Pros
- Light at about 545 g
- Compact
- RXD focus motor
Cons
- No lens stabilization
- Slow aperture