Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II vs Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD
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 II goes wider (70mm vs 100mm).
- Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD reaches further (400mm vs 300mm).
| Spec | 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II | 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-300mm (wider) | 100-400mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/4.5 |
| Released | 2015 | 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 | 750 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 62 | 67 |
| Length mm | 135.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.2 (closer focusing) | 1.5 |
| Weather sealed | Yes | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | n/a |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
A 70-300mm G telephoto zoom for A-mount with SSM autofocus and a dust and moisture resistant build. It weighs about 750 g and takes 62mm filters.
Pros
- Quick SSM autofocus
- Full-frame coverage
- Dust and moisture resistant
- Close focus of 1.2 m
Cons
- Slow at the long end
- No stabilization (camera-based)
- Weighs about 750 g
Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD
Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD: a full-frame telephoto zoom lens with a 100-400mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4.5-6.3, made for Sony A mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.