Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD vs Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD is faster by 0.6 stops (f/4.0 vs f/5.0), letting in more light.
- Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD goes wider (70mm vs 150mm).
- Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD reaches further (600mm vs 300mm).
| Spec | SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD | SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Tamron |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-300mm (wider) | 150-600mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 (faster) | f/5.0 |
| Af motor | USD | USD |
| Filter mm | 62 | 95 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Min focus m | 1.5 (closer focusing) | 2.7 |
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
A stabilized full-frame telephoto zoom from Tamron with a USD focus motor and a 62mm filter thread. It focuses as close as 1.5 m.
Pros
- Vibration Compensation
- USD autofocus
- Full-frame coverage
- Compact for a stabilized telephoto
Cons
- Slow at 300mm
- Plastic build
- Soft at the long end wide open
Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD
Tamron's first 150-600mm telephoto zoom, popular with bird and wildlife photographers. It has Vibration Compensation, a USD motor, a 95mm filter thread and a minimum focus distance of 2.7 m.
Pros
- Wide 150-600mm range
- Built-in stabilization (VC)
- USD focus motor
- Zoom lock
Cons
- Heavy and long when extended
- Slow aperture at 600mm
- Later G2 version has improved focus and VC
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