Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSSvsTamron 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
24-240mm / F3.5-6.3
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28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
28-300mm / F4-7.1
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Which to choose
When the FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS suits you better
- Brightness0.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD suits you better
- Weight170g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 28-300mm 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
- FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS118.5mm long × 80.5mm diameter
- 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD126mm long × 77mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS | Tamron 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 28mm | −4mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 240mm | 300mm | −60mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F4 | 0.4 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F7.1 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 50cm | 19cm | +0.31m |
| Max magnification | 0.27× | 0.36× | −0.09x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 9blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 780g | 610g | +170g |
| Length | 118.5mm | 126mm | −7.5mm |
| Diameter | 80.5mm | 77mm | +3.5mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 67mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2015 | 2024 | −9year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS relative to 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
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28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
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