Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD 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
- Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD is lighter by 610g.
- Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD goes wider (50mm vs 70mm).
- Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD reaches further (400mm vs 300mm).
| Spec | 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD | 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 50-400mm (wider) | 70-300mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/4.5 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Af motor | VXD | RXD |
| Weight g | 1155 | 545 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 67 |
| Length mm | 183.0 | 148.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 89.0 | 77.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.25 (closer focusing) | 0.8 |
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
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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