Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSSvsTamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC
E 35mm F1.8 OSS
35mm / F1.8
53mm 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
When the E 35mm F1.8 OSS suits you better
- Brightness1.9 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight306g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
When the 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-200mm in a single lens
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 35mm F1.8 OSS45mm long × 63mm diameter
- 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC96.7mm long × 68mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS | Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 18mm | +17mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 200mm | −165mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F3.5 | 1.9 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F6.3 | 3.6 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 50cm | −0.20m |
| Max magnification | 0.15× | 0.25× | −0.10x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 154g | 460g | −306g |
| Length | 45mm | 96.7mm | −51.7mm |
| Diameter | 63mm | 68mm | −5mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 62mm | −13mm |
| Released | 2012 | 2011 | +1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 35mm F1.8 OSS relative to 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E 35mm F1.8 OSS
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18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC
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