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Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II vs Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di USD
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Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II

Telephoto Zoom | Sony Alpha

Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
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Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 USD

Telephoto Zoom | Sony Alpha

Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di USD
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Reasons to choose Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II over Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di USD
Diaphragm Blades 9 vs 6 better Bokeh
Weight 750 g vs 765 g 15 g lighter
Length 136 mm vs 143 mm 7 mm shorter
Reasons to choose Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di USD over Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Max Aperture - Wide 4 vs 4.5 faster lens at wide
Diameter 82 mm vs 83 mm 1 mm smaller in diameter

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Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II vs Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 USD Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 USD
Brand Sony Tamron
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
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Lens Type Telephoto Zoom Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Sony Alpha Sony Alpha
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 70-300mm 70-300mm
Image Stabilization No No
Colour Black Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending) Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom - No
Zoom Lock - No
Zoom Ratio 4.3X 4.3X
Aperture
Max Aperture F4.5 - F5.6 F4.0 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0 - F29.0 F32.0 - F45.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 9 6
Optics
Optical Elements 16 17
Optical Groups 11 12
Special Elements Nano AR coating 1 LD glass element 1 XLD glass element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 1.2m 1.5m
Max Magnification 0.25X 0.25X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale Yes No
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 750g 765g
Diameter 83mm 82mm
Length 136mm 143mm
Materials Unknown Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing Unknown No
Filter Thread 62mm 62mm
Filter Notes - does not rotate when focusing
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code ALC-SH140 Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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