Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSSvsTamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS
70-350mm / F4.5-6.3
105-525mm equiv.
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18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
18-300mm / F3.5-6.3
27-450mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD suits you better
- Brightness0.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-300mm 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
- E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS142mm long × 77mm diameter
- 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD125.6mm long × 75.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS | Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 18mm | +52mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 350mm | 300mm | +50mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4.5 | F3.5 | 0.7 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F6.3 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 1.1m | 15cm | +0.95m |
| Max magnification | 0.23× | 0.50× | −0.27x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 625g | 620g | +5g |
| Length | 142mm | 125.6mm | +16.4mm |
| Diameter | 77mm | 75.5mm | +1.5mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| 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 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A 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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18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
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