Sony FE 70-200mm F4 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 FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS is lighter by 315g.
- 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 200mm).
| Spec | FE 70-200mm F4 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 | 70-200mm | 50-400mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 (faster) | f/4.5 |
| Released | 2014 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 840.0 (lighter) | 1155 |
| Filter mm | 72 | 67 |
| Length mm | 175.0 | 183.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 80.0 | 89.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.0 | 0.25 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | n/a |
| Af motor | n/a | VXD |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
A full-frame f/4 telephoto zoom for E-mount with an internal zoom and Optical SteadyShot. It gives up a stop of light in exchange for a smaller, lighter body than the f/2.8 versions.
Pros
- Light for a 70-200 at about 840 g
- Internal zoom and built-in stabilization
- Dust and moisture resistant design
Cons
- f/4 gives less background blur than f/2.8
- Focus is slower than on newer GM lenses
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