The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD and the Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 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 is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD with a length of 84mm, is 15mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD's 74mm 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 AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD weighs 398g, which means it is 251g (38%) lighter than the Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 which has a weight of 649g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58 for the Sony Alpha Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD is also available in the Canon EF , Nikon F (DX) and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F3.5 - F6.3.
