Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 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.
- Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro goes wider (70mm vs 75mm).
| Spec | 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 | 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 | 75-300mm | 70-300mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/4.0 (faster) |
| Released | 2006 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 10 | n/a |
| Af motor | screw-drive | n/a |
| Elements | 13 | n/a |
| Weight g | 460 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 55 | 62 |
| Length mm | 122.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.5 | 0.95 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | n/a |
Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6
A 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens, the Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 is designed for Sony A mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
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.