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Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM vs Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

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Verdict at a glance

  • Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
Specification comparison
Spec 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro
Brand Sony Tamron
Mount Sony A Sony A
Type Telephoto Zoom Telephoto Zoom
Focal length 70-300mm 70-300mm
Max aperture f/4.5 f/4.0 (faster)
Released 2008 n/a
Blades 9 n/a
Format full-frame n/a
Groups 11 n/a
Af motor SSM n/a
Elements 16 n/a
Weight g 760 n/a
Filter mm 62 62
Length mm 135.0 n/a
Min focus m 1.2 0.95 (closer focusing)
Max magnification 0.25 n/a

Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM

This 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens from Sony fits Sony A mount cameras, from the Sony G series. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

The Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens covering 70-300mm at f/4-5.6 for Sony A mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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