Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LEvsTamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC
E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
18-200mm / F3.5-6.3
27-300mm equiv.
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18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC
18-200mm / F3.5-6.3
27-300mm equiv.
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Which to choose
There is no large gap in the headline specifications. The choice comes down to rendering, handling and how prices move. Look at sample photos from both.
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE97.1mm long × 68mm diameter
- 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC96.7mm long × 68mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE | Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 18mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 200mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F3.5 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F6.3 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 50cm | 50cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.27× | 0.25× | +0.02x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 460g | 460g | — |
| Length | 97.1mm | 96.7mm | +0.4mm |
| Diameter | 68mm | 68mm | — |
| Filter size | 62mm | 62mm | — |
| Released | 2012 | 2011 | +1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE relative to 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
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18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC
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