Sony 300mm F2.8 G vs Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF]
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Sony
300mm F2.8 G
Tamron
SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF]
Verdict at a glance
- Sony 300mm F2.8 G is lighter by 490g.
| Spec | 300mm F2.8 G | SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF] |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 300mm | 300mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2006 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Af motor | SSM | in body |
| Elements | 13 | 10 |
| Weight g | 2310 (lighter) | 2800 |
| Length mm | 242.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 2.0 (closer focusing) | 2.5 |
| Max magnification | 0.18 | 0.14 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 43 |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Sony 300mm F2.8 G: a telephoto prime lens with a 300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony A mount cameras, from the Sony G series. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF]
Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF]: a telephoto prime lens with a 300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony A mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.