In this review, we will be comparing Tamron 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 III VC and Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE, two SuperZoom lenses from Tamron and Sony. Both lenses have the same focal length and max apertures of 18-200mm focal range and a max aperture of F3.5 - F6.3 so they are very comparable in this regard.
We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.
What type of photography are the Tamron 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 III VC and Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE lenses good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 III VC and the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
| Photography Type |
Tamron 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 III VC |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
| Bird/Wildlife | Average | Average |
| Sports | Good | Good |
| Portrait | Good | Good |
| Travel | Excellent | Excellent |
| Street | Good | Good |
| Wedding | Good | Good |
| Walk Around | Very Good | Very Good |
| Vlogging | Good | Good |
| Landscape | Good | Good |
| Macro | Average | Average |
Size and Weight Comparison
Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods.
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
Lens Mounts
Both Tamron 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 III VC and Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX30, Sony ZV-E10 and Sony A6600.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of 18-200mm and the fastest aperture of F3.5 - F6.3.