Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSSvsTamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC
FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
28-70mm / F3.5-5.6
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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 FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS suits you better
- Weight165g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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
- FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS83mm long × 72.5mm diameter
- 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC96.7mm long × 68mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 28mm | 18mm | +10mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 200mm | −130mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F3.5 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F6.3 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 50cm | −0.20m |
| Max magnification | 0.19× | 0.25× | −0.06x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 295g | 460g | −165g |
| Length | 83mm | 96.7mm | −13.7mm |
| Diameter | 72.5mm | 68mm | +4.5mm |
| Filter size | 55mm | 62mm | −7mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2011 | +2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 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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FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
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18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC
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