The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS and the Tamron 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 III VC 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 PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Tamron 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 III VC with a length of 97mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Tamron 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 III VC's 68mm 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. Tamron 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 III VC weighs 460g, 29% (189g) lighter than the Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS's weight of 649g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the SuperZoom Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Superzoom Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Tamron 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 III VC has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 III VC:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS and the Tamron 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 III VC has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A6700, Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F3.5 - F6.3.