Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSSvsTamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
100-400mm / F4.5-5.6
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50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
50-400mm / F4.5-6.3
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Which to choose
When the FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD suits you better
- Weight240g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 25cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 50-400mm 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 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS205mm long × 93.9mm diameter
- 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD183.4mm long × 88.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS | Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 50mm | +50mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 400mm | 400mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4.5 | F4.5 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F6.3 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F32 | F22 | +10.0 |
| Min focus distance | 98cm | 25cm | +0.73m |
| Max magnification | 0.35× | 0.50× | −0.15x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 1.40kg | 1.16kg | +240g |
| Length | 205mm | 183.4mm | +21.6mm |
| Diameter | 93.9mm | 88.5mm | +5.4mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 67mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2017 | 2022 | −5year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS relative to 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
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50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
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