The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC and the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony FE 600mm F4 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 449mm. The Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC with a length of 183mm, is 266mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM also has a larger diameter of 164mm compared to the Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC's 89mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC and Sony FE 600mm F4 GM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC and the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC weighs 1155g, which means it is 1885g (62%) lighter than the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM which has a weight of 3040g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM has a 41mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC:
And these are the 41mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC and the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC has a focal range of 50-400mm and
8.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
75 - 600mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 600mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 900mm .
