Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSSvsTamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
55-210mm / F4.5-6.3
83-315mm equiv.
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70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
70-180mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS suits you better
- Weight465g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 55-210mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD suits you better
- Brightness1.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 27cm
- 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 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS108mm long × 63.8mm diameter
- 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD149mm long × 81mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS | Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 55mm | 70mm | −15mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 210mm | 180mm | +30mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4.5 | F2.8 | 1.4 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F2.8 | 2.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 1m | 27cm | +0.73m |
| Max magnification | 0.23× | 0.50× | −0.28x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 9blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 345g | 810g | −465g |
| Length | 108mm | 149mm | −41mm |
| Diameter | 63.8mm | 81mm | −17.2mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 67mm | −18mm |
| Released | 2011 | 2020 | −9year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS relative to 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
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70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
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