Lens Comparison
Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS vs Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Key Differences
- Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS has a better weight (308g (10.9 oz) vs 620g (1.37 lb)).
- Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS has a better min focus distance (35 cm vs 70 cm).
- Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS has a better length (75mm vs 148.5mm).
- Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
- Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS has a better maximum aperture (f/4 vs f/4.5).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 16-70mm | 50-300mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 12 | 18 |
| Optical Groups | 9 | 14 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 | f/4.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 24-105mm | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | DDSSM | VXD |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 35 cm | 70 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x | 0.29x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $649 | $699 |
| Filter Size | 55mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 66.6mm | 79.4mm |
| Length | 75mm | 148.5mm |
| Weight | 308g (10.9 oz) | 620g (1.37 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
