Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II 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 Macro G OSS II is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II is lighter by 361g.
- 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 Macro G OSS II | 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 | 2023 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 794.0 (lighter) | 1155 |
| Filter mm | 72 | 67 |
| Length mm | 149.0 | 183.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 82.2 | 89.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.26 | 0.25 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.5 | n/a |
| Af motor | n/a | VXD |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
A 70-200mm f/4 telephoto zoom for full-frame E-mount that focuses as close as 0.5x magnification. It keeps an internal zoom and Optical SteadyShot.
Pros
- Close focusing for a telephoto zoom (about 0.26 m)
- Internal zoom and stabilization
- Smaller than f/2.8 alternatives
Cons
- Maximum aperture is f/4
- Magnification stops short of 1:1
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
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