Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G 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 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS is lighter by 530g.
- Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD goes wider (50mm vs 70mm).
- Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD reaches further (400mm vs 350mm).
| Spec | E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS | 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-350mm | 50-400mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/4.5 |
| Released | 2019 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Weight g | 625.0 (lighter) | 1155 |
| Filter mm | 67 | 67 |
| Length mm | 142.0 | 183.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 77.0 | 89.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.1 | 0.25 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.23 | n/a |
| Af motor | n/a | VXD |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS
A stabilized APS-C telephoto zoom for E-mount, covering 70-350mm. It weighs about 625 g and takes 67mm filters.
Pros
- Long reach
- Optical SteadyShot
- G-series optics
- Moderate weight at 625 g
Cons
- APS-C only
- Slow aperture
- Minimum focus 1.1 m
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