Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSSvsTamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
70-300mm / F4.5-5.6
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70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
70-180mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 70-300mm in a single lens
When the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 suits you better
- Brightness1.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS143.5mm long × 84mm diameter
- 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2156.5mm long × 83mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS | Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 70mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 300mm | 180mm | +120mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4.5 | F2.8 | 1.4 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 90cm | 30cm | +0.60m |
| Max magnification | 0.31× | 0.39× | −0.08x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 854g | 855g | −1g |
| Length | 143.5mm | 156.5mm | −13mm |
| Diameter | 84mm | 83mm | +1mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 67mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2016 | 2023 | −7year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS relative to 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
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70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
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