Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSSvsTamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS
70-350mm / F4.5-6.3
105-525mm equiv.
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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 E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS suits you better
- Brightness0.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight1100g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 70-350mm 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
- E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS142mm long × 77mm diameter
- 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD209.6mm long × 93mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS | Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 150mm | −80mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 350mm | 500mm | −150mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4.5 | F5 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F6.7 | 0.2 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 1.1m | 60cm | +0.50m |
| Max magnification | 0.23× | 0.32× | −0.09x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 625g | 1.73kg | −1100g |
| Length | 142mm | 209.6mm | −67.6mm |
| Diameter | 77mm | 93mm | −16mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 82mm | −15mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 | −2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G 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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E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS
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150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
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