Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G 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
- Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD is lighter by 80g.
- Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS reaches further (350mm vs 300mm).
| Spec | E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS | 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-350mm | 70-300mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/4.5 |
| Released | 2019 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Weight g | 625.0 | 545 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 67 |
| Length mm | 142.0 | 148.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 77.0 | 77.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.1 | 0.8 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.23 | n/a |
| Af motor | n/a | RXD |
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 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