Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LEvsTamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
18-200mm / F3.5-6.3
27-300mm equiv.
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28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
28-200mm / F2.8-5.6
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Which to choose
When the E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE suits you better
- Weight115g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-200mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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
- 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD117mm long × 74mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE | Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 28mm | −10mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 200mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F2.8 | 0.6 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F5.6 | 0.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 50cm | 19cm | +0.31m |
| Max magnification | 0.27× | 0.32× | −0.05x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 460g | 575g | −115g |
| Length | 97.1mm | 117mm | −19.9mm |
| Diameter | 68mm | 74mm | −6mm |
| Filter size | 62mm | 67mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2012 | 2020 | −8year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE relative to 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
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28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
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