Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD 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 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.5 vs f/5.0), letting in more light.
- Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD goes wider (70mm vs 150mm).
- Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD reaches further (500mm vs 300mm).
| Spec | 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD | 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-300mm (wider) | 150-500mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 (faster) | f/5.0 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Af motor | RXD | VXD |
| Weight g | 545 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 67 | 82 |
| Length mm | 148.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 77.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.8 | 0.6 (closer focusing) |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
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
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