Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSSvsTamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
200-600mm / F5.6-6.3
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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 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G 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
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight960g 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 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS318mm long × 111.5mm diameter
- 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD183.4mm long × 88.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS | Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 200mm | 50mm | +150mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 600mm | 400mm | +200mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F5.6 | F4.5 | 0.6 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F6.3 | — |
| Min aperture | F32 | F22 | +10.0 |
| Min focus distance | 2.4m | 25cm | +2.15m |
| Max magnification | 0.20× | 0.50× | −0.30x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 2.12kg | 1.16kg | +960g |
| Length | 318mm | 183.4mm | +134.6mm |
| Diameter | 111.5mm | 88.5mm | +23mm |
| Filter size | 95mm | 67mm | +28mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 | −3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G 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 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
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50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
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