Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS vs Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Both are Sony E mount zooms for telephoto — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS | Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 18-110mm | 50-300mm |
| Max aperture | f/4 | f/4.5-6.3 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | APS-C | full-frame |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS opens wider (f/4) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS covers 18-110mm and the Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD covers 50-300mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
- the Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
- the Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS is first-party (Sony) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSSSee price on Amazon
Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXDSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS and the Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD?
The Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS is 18-110mm f/4 zoom, APS-C; the Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD is 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS or the Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD?
The Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS — its f/4 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4.5-6.3 of the other.
Do the Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS and Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C). Note the Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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