Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 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
- Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II reaches further (400mm vs 300mm).
| Spec | 70-400mm F4-5.6 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 | 70-400mm | 70-300mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2013 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 12 | n/a |
| Af motor | SSM | n/a |
| Elements | 18 | n/a |
| Weight g | 1500 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | 62 |
| Length mm | 196.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.5 | 0.95 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.27 | n/a |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II
A long-range zoom for A-mount, covering 70-400mm with SSM focusing. It weighs about 1,500 g and takes 77mm filters.
Pros
- Long 400mm reach
- SSM autofocus
- Full-frame coverage
- Minimum focus 1.5 m
Cons
- Heavy at about 1,500 g
- No stabilization in the lens
- Slow f/5.6 aperture at 400mm
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.