Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS § 03 Head to head
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS vs Tamron 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Sony 70–350mm f/4.5-6.3 has a longer reach. Tamron 70–300mm f/4.5-6.3 is 80 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS is a 70–350mm f/4.5-6.3 zoom, and the Tamron 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD is a 70–300mm f/4.5-6.3 zoom. On paper the Tamron 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS 
Tamron 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD 01
Key differences
Why is the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS better than the Tamron 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD?
- Longer reach (350mm vs 300mm)
- 6 mm shorter (142 mm vs 148 mm long)
- Has optical image stabilization
Why is the Tamron 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD better than the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS?
- 80 g lighter (545 g vs 625 g)
- Focuses 70 cm closer (0.8 m vs 1.5 m)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2019)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Tamron 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD has the edge: it is 80 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS | Tamron 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70–350mm | 70–300mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4.5-6.3 | f/4.5-6.3 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22-32 | f/22-32 |
| Lens type | Telephoto zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Weight | 625 g (22.1 oz) | 545 g (19.22 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 77 mm (diameter) x 142 mm (length) | 77 x 148 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 1.1-1.5 m (3.61-4.93 ft) | 0.8 m / 1.5 m (31.5 in / 59.1 in) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.23x | — |
| Image stabilization | Yes (Optical SteadyShot) ◆ | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 7 (circular) | 7 |
| Optical construction | 19 elements in 13 groups, including one aspherical and three extra-low dispersion (ED) elements | 15 elements / 10 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E, Nikon Z |
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Price | — | $549 launch price |
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Size
- A · Sony
- B · Tamron
- 142 × 77 mm
- 148 × 77 mm
The Tamron 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD is 6 mm longer and 80 g lighter than the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS.
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Sample frames
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS
Tamron 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS or the Tamron 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD?
- The Tamron 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD weighs 545 g, 80 g less than the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS (625 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS or the Tamron 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD?
- The Tamron 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD focuses down to 0.8 m, against 1.5 m for the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS.
- Do the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS and the Tamron 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD have image stabilization?
- Only the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS or the Tamron 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Tamron 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD has the edge: it is 80 g lighter to carry.
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