Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II vs Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di USD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di USD is lighter by 735g.
- Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II reaches further (400mm vs 300mm).
| Spec | 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II | SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di USD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USD |
| Elements | 18 | n/a |
| Weight g | 1500 | 765 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 62 |
| Length mm | 196.0 | 143.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Max magnification | 0.27 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 82.0 |
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 SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di USD
A 70-300mm f/4-5.6 full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di USD is designed for Sony A mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.