Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD vs 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- You want a wider view: 18mm vs 28mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.19 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.36× maximum magnification
Pick the 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD if
- You shoot full frame: the 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- You prefer a newer design: released 2024 vs 2021
Spec differences
12 differences| 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
18-300mm
|
28-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/4
|
| Weight |
620 g
|
610 g
|
| Length |
125.6 mm
|
126 mm
|
| Diameter |
75.5 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.15 m
closer
|
0.19 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.5×
larger
|
0.36×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
19 elements / 15 groups
|
20 elements / 13 groups
|
| Released |
2021
|
2024
|
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, filter thread, autofocus motor, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Brand
- Tamron both
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Autofocus motor
- VXD both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
- Weather sealing
- Yes 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
Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
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