Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS vs Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Both are Sony E telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS if
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.31× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Wildlife at moderate distance, sports in good light, travel telephoto
Pick the Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 309 g lighter (545 g vs 854 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.8 m vs 0.9 m
- You prefer a newer design: released 2020 vs 2016
- Our notes say it suits: Casual wildlife, sports in daylight, travel
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS | Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Tamron
|
| Weight |
854 g
|
545 g
lighter
|
| Length |
143.5 mm
shorter
|
148 mm
|
| Diameter |
84 mm
|
77 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.9 m
|
0.8 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.31×
larger
|
0.2×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
15 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
RXD
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2016
|
2020
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 70-300mm both
- Max aperture
- f/4.5 both
Our notes
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
A telephoto zoom for full-frame E-mount covering 70-300mm with Optical SteadyShot and a dust and moisture resistant design.
Pros
- Long reach at modest size
- Optical SteadyShot
- Dust and moisture resistant design
Cons
- Aperture narrows to f/5.6 at 300mm
- Not suited to dim light
Our notes
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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