Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS vs Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
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 200g.
- Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS goes wider (55mm vs 70mm).
- Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD reaches further (300mm vs 210mm).
| Spec | E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS | 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 55-210mm (wider) | 70-300mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/4.5 |
| Released | 2011 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Weight g | 345.0 (lighter) | 545 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 67 |
| Length mm | 108.0 | 148.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 63.8 | 77.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.0 | 0.8 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.225 | n/a |
| Af motor | n/a | RXD |
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 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Compact telephoto zoom for Sony full-frame covering 70-300mm. It has no stabilization and weighs about 545 g.
Pros
- Light at about 545 g
- Compact
- RXD focus motor
Cons
- No lens stabilization
- Slow aperture