The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS and the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 88mm. The Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD with a length of 79mm, is 9mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS's 67mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS weighs 325g, which means it is 30g (8%) lighter than the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD which has a weight of 355g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD:
Lens Mounts
The Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF Mount.
Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (DX), Sony Alpha and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS has a focal range of 18-135mm and
7.5X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
27-202.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD has a focal range of 11-18mm and 1.6X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 17.6-28.8mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
