Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS vs Tamron 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Maximum aperture: f/3.5–6.3 on the FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS, against f/4–7.1 on the 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD.
- Aperture blades: 9 on the 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD, against 7 on the FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS.
- Closest focus: 0.19 m on the 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD, against 0.50 m on the FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS.
- Max magnification: 0.36× on the 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD, against 0.27× on the FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS.
- Weight: 610 g on the 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD, against 780 g on the FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS.
FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS or 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD: which should you buy?
Choose the FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS for its maximum aperture.
Choose the 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD for its aperture blades, closest focus, max magnification and weight.
On paper the 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD wins more rows (4 to 1); if the FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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| Lowest price today | $948 new $1,075.95 used | $699 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 24–240mm | 28–300mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 24–240mm (full frame) | 28–300mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/3.5–6.3 (best) | f/4–7.1 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 17 / 12 | 20 / 13 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 9 (best) |
| Closest focus | 0.50 m | 0.19 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.27× | 0.36× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (Linear) | Yes (VXD) |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 780 g | 610 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 80.5 × 118.5 mm | 77 × 126 mm |
| Filter thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.