Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSSvsTamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC
E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
18-105mm / F4
27-158mm 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 PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC suits you better
- Brightness0.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- 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 PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS110mm long × 78mm diameter
- 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC96.7mm long × 68mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS | Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 18mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 105mm | 200mm | −95mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F3.5 | 0.4 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F6.3 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 50cm | −0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.11× | 0.25× | −0.14x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 427g | 460g | −33g |
| Length | 110mm | 96.7mm | +13.3mm |
| Diameter | 78mm | 68mm | +10mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 62mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2011 | +2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E PZ 18-105mm F4 G 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 PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
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18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC
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