Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II vs Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
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.
| Spec | 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II | 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 | 2015 | 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 | 750 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 62 | 62 |
| Length mm | 135.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.2 | 0.95 (closer focusing) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | n/a |
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 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.