Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS vs Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
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Key differences
- Maximum aperture: f/4.5–5.6 on the FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS, against f/4.5–6.3 on the 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD.
- Closest focus: 0.22 m on the 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD, against 0.90 m on the FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS.
- Max magnification: 0.50× on the 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD, against 0.31× on the FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS.
- Weight: 665 g on the 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD, against 854 g on the FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS.
FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS or 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD: which should you buy?
Choose the FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS for its maximum aperture.
Choose the 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD for its closest focus, max magnification and weight.
On paper the 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD wins more rows (3 to 1); if the FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G 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 | $899.99 new $651.76 used | $699 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 70–300mm | 50–300mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 70–300mm (full frame) | 50–300mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/4.5–5.6 (best) | f/4.5–6.3 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 16 / 13 | 19 / 14 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Closest focus | 0.90 m | 0.22 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.31× | 0.50× (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 | 854 g | 665 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 84 × 143.5 mm | 78 × 150 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.