Sony FE 70-200mm F4 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
- Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD is lighter by 295g.
- Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD reaches further (300mm vs 200mm).
| Spec | FE 70-200mm F4 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 | 70-200mm | 70-300mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 (faster) | f/4.5 |
| Released | 2014 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 840.0 | 545 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 67 |
| Length mm | 175.0 | 148.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 80.0 | 77.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.0 | 0.8 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | n/a |
| Af motor | n/a | RXD |
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 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