Sony G 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS Telephoto
Sony
39 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony G 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS Telephoto
No customer feedback yet
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Build quality 3
Sharpness 3
Aperture 2
Weight and portability 3
Zoom range 4
Autofocus performance 1
Scores
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Portrait
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Professional
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Street
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Specifications
| Sony G 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS Telephoto | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 400 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 800 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | — | 20 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 6★ | 2 |
| Coating | Nano AR coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/45 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/6.3 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.48 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 105 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor | VXD linear motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.70 m | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony G 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS Telephoto
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Strong optical (68th percentile)
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average build (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Sony G 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS Telephoto
No current pricing available
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
