Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSSvsTamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
300mm / F2.8
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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 300mm F2.8 GM OSS suits you better
- Brightness1.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight255g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 60cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 150-500mm in a single lens
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 300mm F2.8 GM OSS265mm long × 124mm diameter
- 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD209.6mm long × 93mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS | Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 300mm | 150mm | +150mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 300mm | 500mm | −200mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F5 | 1.7 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F6.7 | 2.5 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 2m | 60cm | +1.40m |
| Max magnification | 0.16× | 0.32× | −0.16x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 7blades | +4blades |
| Weight | 1.47kg | 1.73kg | −255g |
| Length | 265mm | 209.6mm | +55.4mm |
| Diameter | 124mm | 93mm | +31mm |
| Filter size | 40.5mm | 82mm | −41.5mm |
| Released | 2024 | 2021 | +3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 300mm F2.8 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 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
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150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
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