Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS vs Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS is lighter by 810g.
- Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD goes wider (50mm vs 55mm).
- Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD reaches further (400mm vs 210mm).
| Spec | E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS | 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 55-210mm | 50-400mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/4.5 |
| Released | 2011 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Weight g | 345.0 (lighter) | 1155 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 67 |
| Length mm | 108.0 | 183.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 63.8 | 89.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.0 | 0.25 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.225 | n/a |
| Af motor | n/a | VXD |
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
A stabilized APS-C telephoto zoom for E-mount, light at about 345 g with a 49mm filter size. It focuses as close as 1.0 m.
Pros
- Optical SteadyShot
- Light at 345 g
- Wide telephoto range
- Close focus of 1.0 m
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Basic build quality
- Soft at 210mm wide open
Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Full-frame telephoto zoom for Sony with VC stabilization covering 50-400mm. It reaches 400mm without the weight of a 150-600mm.
Pros
- 8x range
- VC stabilization
- Lighter than 150-600mm lenses at about 1,155 g
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Heavier than short telephotos