Sony G 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
What Buyers Say
Sony G 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
The Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS lens is overwhelmingly praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent image quality, making it a top choice for wildlife and bird photography. Users highlight the internal zoom design, which keeps the lens sealed and balanced, and note that while it is heavy, it is manageable with a monopod or tripod. A few reviewers mention issues with weight, low-light performance, and occasional quality control problems, but the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many calling it great value for the price.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Internal zoom design
- Great value for money
- Excellent for wildlife and birds
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Slow aperture for low light
- Large size
- Tripod or monopod recommended
- Occasional quality control issues
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
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
Scores
Specifications
| Sony G 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 200 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 600 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 24 | 20 |
| Groups | 17 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 2 |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating and Fluorine Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/36 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 5.6-6.3 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.11 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motor | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 2.40 m | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.66x | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony G 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average aperture (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average build (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm offers 4.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
