Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS vs Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Both are Sony E telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 1100 g lighter (625 g vs 1725 g)
- You want a wider view: 70mm vs 150mm at the wide end
- You want a compact lens: 142 mm vs 209.6 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Wildlife on APS-C, sports, travel telephoto
Pick the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD if
- You need more reach: 500mm vs 350mm at the long end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.6 m vs 1.1 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.32× vs 0.23× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS is made for APS-C
- You prefer a newer design: released 2021 vs 2019
- Our notes say it suits: Wildlife, birds, motorsports
Spec differences
15 differences| Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS | Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Tamron
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
70-350mm
|
150-500mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/5
|
| Weight |
625 g
lighter
|
1725 g
|
| Length |
142 mm
shorter
|
209.6 mm
|
| Diameter |
77 mm
slimmer
|
93 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.1 m
|
0.6 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.23×
|
0.32×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
25 elements / 16 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
VXD
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2019
|
2021
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
A telephoto zoom for Sony full-frame with VC stabilization and VXD linear motors, covering 150-500mm. It reaches further than most 100-400mm lenses.
Pros
- Long reach
- VC stabilization
- VXD linear-motor focus
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Large for handholding
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