Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS vs Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Key differences
- —The FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is 255g lighter (1470g vs 1725g).
- —The FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is faster: f/2.8 vs f/5 (≈1.7 stops more light).
- —At launch the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD cost $4,601 less ($1,399 vs $6,000).
- —For close-ups the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD reaches 0.32× vs 0.16×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 300mm
- 150–500mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8◆
- F5–6.7
- Weight
- 1,470g◆
- 1,725g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 124.0 × 265.0mm
- 93.0 × 209.6mm
- Volume
- 3200 cm³
- 1424 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.46 g/cm³
- 1.21 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- —
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 2.00m
- 0.60m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.16×
- 0.32×◆
- Elements / groups
- 21 / 17
- 25 / 16
- Aperture blades
- 11◆
- 7
- Focus drive
- XD Linear Motor (x2)
- VXD Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2023
- 2021
- MSRP (USD)
- $6,000
- $1,399◆
- Sharpness
- 9.5◆
- 8.2
- Bokeh Rendering
- 9.2◆
- 7.3
- Autofocus Speed
- 9.6◆
- 8.5
- Flare Resistance
- 8.8◆
- 7.9
- Build / Sealing
- 9.3◆
- 8.4
- Value / Size
- 7.4
- 8.6◆
Performance overlay
- FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
- 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.