Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 vs Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD
Both are Sony A telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 1491 g lighter (460 g vs 1951 g)
- You want a wider view: 75mm vs 150mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.5 m vs 2.7 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
Pick the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD if
- You need more reach: 600mm vs 300mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 does not
- Your camera has no AF drive motor: the USD is built into the lens, the Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 needs a screw drive in the body
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- You prefer a newer design: released 2014 vs 2006
Spec differences
14 differences| Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 | Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Tamron
|
| Focal length |
75-300mm
|
150-600mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/5
|
| Weight |
460 g
lighter
|
1951 g
|
| Length |
122 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
105.6 mm
|
| Filter thread |
55 mm
|
95 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.5 m
closer
|
2.7 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
larger
|
0.2×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 10 groups
|
20 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
screw-drive
|
USD
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
2006
|
2014
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format. Show all
- Mount
- Sony A both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
Our notes
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.
Our notes
Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD
The Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens covering 150-600mm at f/5-6.3 for Sony A mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. A long-reach telephoto zoom with Vibration Compensation for wildlife and sports.
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