Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD vs Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4.5)
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 18mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom does not
- You want autofocus (VXD): the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom is manual focus only
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.25× maximum magnification
Pick the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom if
- You want a wider view: 10mm 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
Spec differences
16 differences| Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
18-300mm
|
10-18mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
⅔ stop faster
|
f/4.5
|
| Weight |
620 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
125.6 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
75.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
37 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.5×
larger
|
0.25×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
more blades
|
5
|
| Optical design |
19 elements / 15 groups
|
14 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
VXD
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2021
|
not listed
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, min focus distance. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Min focus distance
- 0.15 m both
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.
Our notes
Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom
A 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 full-frame wide-angle zoom lens, the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom is designed for Sony E mount bodies. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
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