Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM vs Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD
Both are Sony A telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 1191 g lighter (760 g vs 1951 g)
- You want a wider view: 70mm vs 150mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.2 m vs 2.7 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
Pick the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD if
- You need more reach: 600mm vs 300mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM does not
- You prefer a newer design: released 2014 vs 2008
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM | Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Tamron
|
| Focal length |
70-300mm
|
150-600mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/5
|
| Weight |
760 g
lighter
|
1951 g
|
| Length |
135 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
105.6 mm
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
95 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.2 m
closer
|
2.7 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
larger
|
0.2×
|
| Optical design |
16 elements / 11 groups
|
20 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
SSM
|
USD
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
2008
|
2014
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, aperture blades. Show all
- Mount
- Sony A both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
Our notes
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.
Our notes
Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD
The Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens covering 150-600mm at f/5-6.3 for Sony A mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. A long-reach telephoto zoom with Vibration Compensation for wildlife and sports.
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