Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS vs Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 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 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is faster by 0.3 stops (f/5.0 vs f/5.6), letting in more light.
- Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD goes wider (150mm vs 200mm).
- Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS reaches further (600mm vs 500mm).
| Spec | FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS | 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 200-600mm | 150-500mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/5.6 | f/5.0 (faster) |
| Released | 2019 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 2115.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 95 | 82 |
| Length mm | 318.0 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 111.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 2.4 | 0.6 (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 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
A telephoto zoom for Sony full-frame with VC stabilization and VXD linear motors, covering 150-500mm. It reaches further than most 100-400mm lenses.
Pros
- Long reach
- VC stabilization
- VXD linear-motor focus
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Large for handholding