Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSSvsTamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
E 50mm F1.8 OSS
50mm / F1.8
75mm equiv.
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50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
50-300mm / F4.5-6.3
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Which to choose
When the E 50mm F1.8 OSS suits you better
- Brightness2.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight463g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 22cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 50-300mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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
- E 50mm F1.8 OSS62mm long × 62mm diameter
- 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD150.2mm long × 78mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS | Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 50mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 300mm | −250mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F4.5 | 2.6 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F6.3 | 3.6 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 39cm | 22cm | +0.17m |
| Max magnification | 0.16× | 0.50× | −0.34x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 9blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 202g | 665g | −463g |
| Length | 62mm | 150.2mm | −88.2mm |
| Diameter | 62mm | 78mm | −16mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 67mm | −18mm |
| Released | 2011 | 2024 | −13year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 50mm F1.8 OSS relative to 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E 50mm F1.8 OSS
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50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
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