Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD vs Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
Both are Sony E lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/5.6)
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 24mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.4× maximum magnification
Pick the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF if
- You want a wider view: 12mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
16 differences| Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Focal length |
18-300mm
|
12-24mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
1⅓ stops faster
|
f/5.6
|
| Weight |
620 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
125.6 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
75.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.15 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.5×
larger
|
0.4×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
19 elements / 15 groups
|
15 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
VXD
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2021
|
not listed
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, format. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Format
- APS-C 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 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
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