Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD vs Sony FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS
Both are Sony E telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/5 vs f/5.6)
- You need more reach: 500mm vs 400mm at the long end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.6 m vs 1.13 m
- Our notes say it suits: Wildlife, birds, motorsports
Pick the Sony FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 1071 g lighter (654 g vs 1725 g)
- You want a wider view: 100mm vs 150mm at the wide end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.41× vs 0.32× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 164.5 mm vs 209.6 mm long
- You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2021
Spec differences
14 differences| Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | Sony FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sony
|
| Focal length |
150-500mm
|
100-400mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/5.6
|
| Weight |
1725 g
|
654 g
lighter
|
| Length |
209.6 mm
|
164.5 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
93 mm
|
78.2 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.6 m
closer
|
1.13 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.32×
|
0.41×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
25 elements / 16 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
VXD
|
not listed
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2021
|
2026
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Sony FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS
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