Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD vs Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS
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.
| Spec | Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 150-500mm | 55-210mm |
| Max aperture | f/5-6.7 | f/4.5-6.3 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | APS-C |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS opens wider (f/4.5-6.3) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD covers 150-500mm and the Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS covers 55-210mm — 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 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
- the Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 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
Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXDSee price on Amazon
Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSSSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD and the Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS?
The Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is 150-500mm f/5-6.7 zoom, full-frame; the Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS is 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 zoom, APS-C. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD or the Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS?
The Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 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 Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD and Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS 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 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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