Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM vs Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.5 vs f/5.0), letting in more light.
- Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM goes wider (70mm vs 150mm).
- Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 reaches further (600mm vs 300mm).
| Spec | 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM | SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-300mm (wider) | 150-600mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 (faster) | f/5.0 |
| Released | 2008 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 11 | n/a |
| Af motor | SSM | USD |
| Elements | 16 | n/a |
| Weight g | 760 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 62 | 95 |
| Length mm | 135.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.2 (closer focusing) | 2.7 |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | n/a |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
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 SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2
The second-generation Tamron 150-600mm. In Sony A-mount it is sold without VC, since the camera body provides stabilization. It has a 95mm filter thread and focuses as close as 2.7 m.
Pros
- USD autofocus
- Flex Zoom Lock
- Updated optics and faster focus than the G1
- Strong reach
Cons
- Large and heavy
- Slow f/6.3 at the long end