Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD vs Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Sony E-Mount
Two super-telephoto zooms for Sony E with different concepts. The Tamron 150-500 VC VXD (April 2021) is a third-party lens that stays more compact: it is 210 mm long retracted, weighs 1,725 g and has a removable tripod foot. The Sony FE 200-600 G OSS (June 2019) zooms internally, so it keeps the same length while zooming, has a focus range limiter, accepts Sony's teleconverters and reaches 100 mm further. In return it weighs 2,115 g and is 318 mm long.
The Tamron already starts at 150 mm and focuses down to 0.6 m (0.32x), the Sony only from 200 mm and 2.4 m.
Which one suits whom?
- Tamron 150-500: You want the lighter, shorter tele and need the range from 150 mm, including closer subjects.
- Sony 200-600: You need 600 mm, a focus limiter and teleconverters and carry more weight for it.
Key differences
- Focal length: 150-500 mm on the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD, 200-600 mm on the Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS.
- The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is faster: f/5 instead of f/5.6, about 0.3 stops more light.
- The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is 391 g lighter (1,724 g vs 2,115 g).
- The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is 108 mm shorter.
- The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD focuses closer: from 60 cm instead of 240 cm.
- Filter thread: 82 mm on the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD, 95 mm on the Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS.
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 150-500 mm | 200-600 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/5-6.7 | f/5.6-6.3 |
| Weight | 1,724 g | 2,115 g |
| Filter diameter | 82 mm | 95 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 60 cm | 240 cm |
| Length | 210 mm | 318 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes |
Size comparison
- Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD: 210 × 93 mm
- Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS: 318 × 112 mm
Side view to the same scale, length × diameter (without lens hood).