Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXDvsTamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
150-500mm / F5-6.7
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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 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD 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
- Brightness0.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight570g 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
- 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD209.6mm long × 93mm diameter
- 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD183.4mm long × 88.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 150mm | 50mm | +100mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 500mm | 400mm | +100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F5 | F4.5 | 0.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.7 | F6.3 | 0.2 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 60cm | 25cm | +0.35m |
| Max magnification | 0.32× | 0.50× | −0.18x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 9blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 1.73kg | 1.16kg | +570g |
| Length | 209.6mm | 183.4mm | +26.2mm |
| Diameter | 93mm | 88.5mm | +4.5mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 67mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 | −1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD 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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150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
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50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
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