BrentSchumer
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As someone who upgraded from the A6400 and 18-135mm to an A7RIII with the 28-200mm tested and pending purchase:I've got the A6400 and 18-135. I'm running numbers on the A7Riv and a range of lenses anticipating an "upgrade.". The A6400 and 18-135 weighs about 2 ounces more than the A7Riv body alone. The A7c and 28-200 costs $1200 some dollars more.
There's a lot to be said for careful considerations of the various alternatives. Just noting that there can be a fair amount of dogmatic posturing and/or second guessing that can add to the confusion or noise level when someone is looking for suggestions. Part of the problem is there are so many good cameras and good reasons for a wide range of choices.
There's not a lot of comparison. The 18-135mm acts like an F5.3-F8.4 lens for light gathering and background blur, which is a lot slower than the F2.-F5.6 of the Tamron. The Tamron can also resolve 42MP impressively while the 18-135mm works hard to fulfill 24MP.
That being said, the A6400 + 18-135mm is a sweet spot for size and price, which is exacerbated by the lack of an A7IV. The A7C is compromised, and the A7III lacks the A6400's AF.