Tamron SP AFA005S-700 70-300mm
Setting itself apart with best-in-class optical performance, the telephoto zoom uses XLD glass for high resolution and a fast, silent USD autofocus motor paired with Vibration Compensation. Its dual-format Di design provides full compatibility with both full-frame and APS-C Sony DSLRs, and at just 765 grams it’s light enough for all-day handheld shooting. Best for budget-minded Sony A-mount photographers needing a versatile, lightweight telephoto for travel and amateur sports in good lighting conditions.
Focal length 70-300mm
Aperture f/32
Mount Sony A
stabilization Yes
Weight 765 g
af type Autofocus
lens type telephoto
53 Overall Score
Price $229
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 70 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 9 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 4.0-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony A |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 950 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron SP AFA005S-700 70-300mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70-300mm | 18-50mm | 24-200mm | 12-35mm | 16-50mm | 14mm |
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 765 | 290 | 570 | 306 | 107 | 185 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | stepping motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron SP AFA005S-700 70-300mm | 53.7 | 7.2 | 26.6 | 45.3 | 64.9 | 4.6 | 63.3 | 90.5 | 78.7 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.6 | 80.4 | 86.5 | 90.8 | 82.5 | 82.8 | 80.4 | 78.5 | 90.1 | 36.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Compare | 87.6 | 62.9 | 68 | 37.8 | 92.9 | 64.6 | 0 | 96.6 | 90.1 | 96.9 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.7 | 80.4 | 85.8 | 50.2 | 86.7 | 82.8 | 63.3 | 80.4 | 86 | 96.9 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 73.7 | 98.6 | 43.2 | 69 | 75.9 | 63.3 | 83.1 | 82 | 93.5 |
| Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air Compare | 87.6 | 62.9 | 94.7 | 54.2 | 84.6 | 64.6 | 63.3 | 33.6 | 82 | 82.4 |
Price
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