Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
What Buyers Say
Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS
The Sony 400-800mm lens is praised for its sharpness and fast autofocus, often outperforming the 200-600mm. However, it is heavy, front-heavy, and requires fast shutter speeds and good light due to the F8 aperture. A significant concern is a reported crack in the fluorine coating not covered by warranty, leading to frustration.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast autofocus
- Outperforms 200-600mm
- Internal focusing
- Great for wildlife photography
Cons
- Heavy and front-heavy
- F8 aperture limits low-light use
- Requires fast shutter speeds
- Warranty does not cover coating cracks
- Expensive extended warranty needed
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and lightweight design, making it a versatile and affordable alternative to Sony's GM lenses. Users appreciate its performance in portraits and low light, though some note the plastic build and lack of weather sealing as drawbacks. Overall, it is considered an excellent value for both enthusiasts and professionals.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Lightweight design
- Versatile focal range
- Good value for money
Cons
- Plastic build quality
- No weather sealing
- Zoom ring reversed from focus ring
- Slightly long for discrete use
- Colors slightly duller than GM lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 400 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 800 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 27 | 17 |
| Groups | 19 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 6★ | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 6.3-8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.47 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 105 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor | VXD linear motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.70 m | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.34 | 1:2.7 |
Pros & Cons
Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Below average build (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 offers 4.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
