The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III and the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS 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. Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III is the longer of the two lenses at 117mm. The Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS with a length of 113mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III's 74mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III and Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III weighs 576g, which means it is 87g (13%) lighter than the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS which has a weight of 663g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III and the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
Focal Range
Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III has a focal range of 28-200mm and
7.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 300mm.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has a focal range of 24-105mm and 4.4X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 157.5mm.