Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 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
- Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD is faster by 0.6 stops (f/4.5 vs f/5.6), letting in more light.
- Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD is lighter by 960g.
- Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD goes wider (50mm vs 200mm).
- Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS reaches further (600mm vs 400mm).
| Spec | FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 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 | 200-600mm | 50-400mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/5.6 | f/4.5 (faster) |
| Released | 2019 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 2115.0 | 1155 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 95 | 67 |
| Length mm | 318.0 | 183.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 111.5 | 89.0 |
| Min focus m | 2.4 | 0.25 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.2 | n/a |
| Af motor | n/a | VXD |
Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
A long telephoto zoom for full-frame E-mount covering 200-600mm with internal zoom and Optical SteadyShot. It supports Sony's 1.4x and 2x teleconverters.
Pros
- Reach from 200mm to 600mm
- Internal zoom keeps length fixed
- Teleconverter support
Cons
- Heavy at about 2,115 g
- Slow aperture in dim light
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