Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II 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 Macro G OSS II 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 249g.
- Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD reaches further (300mm vs 200mm).
| Spec | FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II | 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 | 2023 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 794.0 | 545 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 67 |
| Length mm | 149.0 | 148.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 82.2 | 77.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.26 (closer focusing) | 0.8 |
| Max magnification | 0.5 | n/a |
| Af motor | n/a | RXD |
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 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
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