Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS vs Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD

Both are Sony E mount zooms for sports & action and telephoto — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-06-21 · Sony E mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS	Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Focal length	70-350mm	150-500mm
Max aperture	f/4.5-6.3	f/5-6.7
Type	zoom	zoom
Coverage	APS-C	full-frame
Mount	Sony E	Sony E

Which should you buy?

• the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS opens wider (f/4.5-6.3) — brighter in low light and more background blur
• the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS covers 70-350mm and the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD covers 150-500mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
• the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
• the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS is first-party (Sony) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is third-party — usually the value pick

Where to buy

Check the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS price on Amazon →

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS and the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD?
The Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS is 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 zoom, APS-C; the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is 150-500mm f/5-6.7 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.

Which is better in low light, the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS or the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD?
The Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS — its f/4.5-6.3 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/5-6.7 of the other.

Do the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS and Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C). Note the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.

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