The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD and the Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 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 DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 is the longer of the two lenses at 81mm. The Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD with a length of 79mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 83mm.
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 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD weighs 355g, which means it is 5g (1%) lighter than the Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 which has a weight of 360g.
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD and the Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF Mount and Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58 for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD is also available in the Canon EF , Nikon F (DX), Sony Alpha and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
11-18mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.5 - F5.6.
