Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS vs Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Both are Sony E mount zooms for telephoto and sports & action — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS | Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70-300mm | 150-500mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5-5.6 | f/5-6.7 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS opens wider (f/4.5-5.6) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS covers 70-300mm 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 Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 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
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FAQ
What's the difference between the Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS and the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD?
The Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS is 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 zoom, full-frame; 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 FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS or the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD?
The Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS — its f/4.5-5.6 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/5-6.7 of the other.
Do the Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 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).
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