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Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS Lens Compared to the Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens
| Specifications | Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS Lens | Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2016 | 2024 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 16/13 | 19/14 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 34° – 8° 10' | 46°48' - 8°15' |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/4.5-22 / f/5.6-29 | f/4.5-22 / f/6.3-32 |
| Aperture Max by Focal Length | 70-82mm = f/4.5 83-156mm = f/5.0 157-300mm = f/5.6 |
50-69mm = f/4.5 70-101mm = f/5.0 102-178mm = f/5.6 179-300mm = f/6.3 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 30.1 oz (854g) | 23.5 oz (665g) |
| Actual Weight | 30.2 oz (855g) | 23.5 oz (665.1g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.6 oz (45g) | 1.8 oz (49.9g) |
| In-Use Weight | 31.8 oz (900g) | 25.2 oz (715g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.31 x 5.65” (84 x 143.5mm) | 3.07 x 5.91” (78 x 150mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.33 x 5.85” (84 x 148.6mm) | 3.06 x 6.13” (77.8 x 155.7mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 8.42” (213.9mm) | 8.37” (212.5mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | N / Y |
| Zoom Extension Length | 2.57” (65.3mm) | 2.24” (56.8mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.78 x 2.4” (96 x 61mm) | 0 x 2.29” (0 x 58.2mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 8.09 - 10.67” (205.6 - 270.9mm) | 8.26 - 10.5” (209.8 - 266.6mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.46” / 1.94” (11.7mm / 49.2mm) | 0.89” / 2.24” (22.5mm / 57mm) |
| Filter Size | 72mm UV ► CP ► | 67mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Linear AF Motor | VXD Linear |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 225° | 710° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | Y / 9.8' (3m) - ∞ Full |
N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 35.43” (900mm) | 8.66” / 35.43” (220mm / 900mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 34.17” / 35.12” (868mm / 892mm) | 8.58” / 35.47” (218mm / 901mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.31x | 0.50x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 70° | 75° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | Y | Y |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ALC-SH144 Buy ► | Y / HA-065 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / / | Y / / |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / Pouch | N / |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 70mm = 8.44' 100mm = 11.51' 135mm = 15.41' 200mm = 22.51' 300mm = 32.38' |
50mm = 6.06' 70mm = 8.32' 100mm = 11.90' 135mm = 15.60' 200mm = 23.37' 300mm = 33.11' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 70mm = 2572mm 100mm = 3509mm 135mm = 4699mm 200mm = 6862mm 300mm = 9872mm |
50mm = 1847mm 70mm = 2536mm 100mm = 3627mm 135mm = 4755mm 200mm = 7122mm 300mm = 10092mm |
| Review | Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS Lens | Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens |
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