Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSSvsTamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
100-400mm / F4.5-5.6
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150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
150-500mm / F5-6.7
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Which to choose
When the FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS suits you better
- Brightness0.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight330g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 100-400mm in a single lens
When the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 60cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS205mm long × 93.9mm diameter
- 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD209.6mm long × 93mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS | Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 150mm | −50mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 400mm | 500mm | −100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4.5 | F5 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F6.7 | 0.5 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F32 | F22 | +10.0 |
| Min focus distance | 98cm | 60cm | +0.38m |
| Max magnification | 0.35× | 0.32× | +0.03x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 1.40kg | 1.73kg | −330g |
| Length | 205mm | 209.6mm | −4.6mm |
| Diameter | 93.9mm | 93mm | +0.9mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 82mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2017 | 2021 | −4year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS relative to 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
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150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
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