Tamron vs Sony | 70-300mm zoom lens comparison

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  • Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
  • 70-300mm tele lenses have always been fantastically popular and (relatively) affordable - let's see how these two compare.
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  • @DeepteshLovesTECH
    @DeepteshLovesTECH 3 роки тому +65

    Tamron always provides killer value for money! Infact they are one of the major reasons to go for the E-mount!

  • @ruiner101
    @ruiner101 3 роки тому +24

    Glad to see that the Sony "canon" focus more closely. It sucks when it's nikon. ;D

  • @goodboy-zg3xo
    @goodboy-zg3xo 3 роки тому +1

    Big thanks for your awesome and unique reviews. Your are the most reliable source for lens review for so many people. Still waiting for you to check out the fuji 70-300 :)

  • @Cony989
    @Cony989 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the great video.
    I hope you will do more comparisons 😇

  • @Adventure_Together
    @Adventure_Together 3 роки тому

    Amazing quality in the Tamron. Great comparison video!

  • @sailonstellarwinds
    @sailonstellarwinds 2 роки тому +4

    I have a methodology question: when you compare corner sharpness, do you also check more than the one corner you compare in the videos? As you know, decentering effects can be large, especially in zooms.
    Thanks, very informative!

  • @8EPZ8
    @8EPZ8 3 роки тому +14

    You forgot to mention about the autofocus speed (Sony's linear motor vs Tamron's stepping). I haven't tested the Tamron yet but have seen reviews showing a slower autofocus for Tamron which ends up with fewer keepers when burst shooting. Any opinion?

  • @TheRtesti
    @TheRtesti 3 роки тому

    ... for more comparissions like that! To us to got a really perception about the originals and the similar lenses.

  • @studiodionedione8347
    @studiodionedione8347 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the great video.

  • @arthurgphotography
    @arthurgphotography 2 роки тому +5

    The Sony 70-300 is better in my view. OSS in lens paired with IBIS makes a difference, particularly with hand held shots at long focal lengths. The better close focusing will give better compression for macro style shots giving more versatility as well.

  • @misterpete1928
    @misterpete1928 Рік тому +1

    I’ve just ordered one as I need a budget telephoto and can’t stretch to the Sony. With this focal length there are not many options but the Tamron seems to be great. Half the price, great pictures. No image stabilisation but then my camera does have it so it should be perfectly useable. I remember shooting at 300mm with nothing on either camera or lens to stabilise and the images were awful! This should be fun! But for £300 on the second hand market, can’t complain! :) great comparison! :)

  • @colinriggs4316
    @colinriggs4316 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, the weight, size, price and full frame comparability of this lens make it a tempting option to accompany an APSC camera - but I can’t find a lot of information online about this.
    I would love to hear you views on how well the Tamron lens fares on an APSC camera such as the a6500 or a6600. Is the field curvature still an issue? How does it compare to the well reviewed but more expensive Sony 70-350? Also how much difference does the lack of stabilisation make if the camera it is used with has IBIS? Thanks

  • @DigiDriftZone
    @DigiDriftZone 10 місяців тому

    Fantastic review! - I went for the Tamron as my ZV-E1 has dynamic active stabe :) - quick quesiton, where did you get that resolution chart?

  • @twagn
    @twagn 3 роки тому +6

    I’ve been using the Tamron for a year now on my A7 III… no regrets

    • @gusata
      @gusata Рік тому

      have you had some experience with it on fast-moving objects? if so, how does the AF perform? im looking at it for motorsports/cars on track with a A7III

  • @oshoosho8466
    @oshoosho8466 3 роки тому +6

    Kindly review the Tamron 17-28 f2.8 to complete the Tamron 2.8 Trinity😎

  • @FloridaAviationChannel
    @FloridaAviationChannel Рік тому +3

    I use Tamron 70-300mm....simply best value for your money.

  • @htplex
    @htplex 3 роки тому

    lol I’m literally researching this yesterday!

  • @momchilyordanov8190
    @momchilyordanov8190 3 роки тому +7

    Tamron zooms and Samyang AF primes are what put Sony on top of full frame mirrorless world for me. The price to performance ratio with these is amazing.

    • @Cfyzium
      @Cfyzium 3 роки тому

      I'm excited for the time Samyang start making zoom lenses. Their recent primes are simply awesome.

    • @BbongbbongE
      @BbongbbongE 3 роки тому +1

      totally agree.
      3rd party makers attract more and more people to sony camera!
      sigma,tamrom,samyang is the reason I use sony

    • @Goonercry
      @Goonercry 3 роки тому

      Yongnuo is starting their game too

    • @frankfountain7680
      @frankfountain7680 Рік тому

      Thank you so much for such a wonderful and helpful video.
      I'm seriously considering buying the Tamron 70-300 to use on my Sony A7riv. However, I already own the Sony 70-350 for APSC.
      I understand that I can use the Sony 70-350 on the A7Riv in APSC mode, but that I would be limited to a max resolution of 24MP. Is it possible to use the Sony lens in FF mode and retain 61MP resolution but only for the center part of the image?
      What would be any other advantages or disadvantages of using the Sony lens instead of the Tamron?
      Should I sell the Sony lens and buy the Tamron?

  • @martin9410
    @martin9410 3 роки тому +5

    First of all I love your videos. And as a retired pastor, I appreciate your other travel videos to the Holy Land as well. Wanted to throw in an odd ball suggestion for those who have extremely limited budgets and can't afford all the new lenses. My sole camera is a Sony a7rii still works well for me after several years of use. And I have adapted many fine old Canon lenses to my camera using an Sigma MC-11 adapter. My lenses made for the FE mount are the Sony 50mm f2.5g, Sony 85mm 1.8, and the cheap Tamron 20mm f2.8 lens. But my Canon arsenal is a truly wonderful old Canon 20-35mm F2.8L lens, The Canon 135 f2 lens, and a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 (built for EF). Now to my main point. The Tamron 70-300 is a great lens as is the 28-200 that I used briefly. But since I couldn't justify the cost since I would only use such a lens a few times a year, I went a different direction. I found an old Canon sleeper lens, the Canon EF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM Lens. I found it extremely sharp. Plus, it stops on the long end at 5.6 instead of 6.3. Also I noticed that I can go to about 130mm and still be at F4.5. I bought the MC-11 adapter last year, used for 100 dollars and the lens on eBay for 50 dollars. The Canon 100-300 was so-so on a 35mm camera, but it definitely has new life on a 42mp digital mirrorless camera. Just throwing that in for those on a budget and still want to take nice, sharp images.
    Even though I can't afford most of the lenses that you evaluate (being on a very tight fixed income), I still love each and every video, just because I like learning about the different lenses, and frankly, I just like your style, your approach, your voice and the way you edit your videos. I always look forward to each one. God bless!

  • @kg22kg
    @kg22kg 3 роки тому +7

    5:04 Canon focus more closely Lol :D

  • @Pixel112
    @Pixel112 3 роки тому

    Nice work :)

  • @jerryg3652
    @jerryg3652 2 роки тому +1

    Waiting for this to be available on the z mount

  • @kirbytadle7399
    @kirbytadle7399 2 роки тому

    Hi is Canon m50 suitable for tamron 70-300mm ? your replies are highly appreciated

  • @Optidorf
    @Optidorf 2 роки тому

    That Tamron is surprisingly sharp. The only downside is that lack of image stabilisation

  • @izzieb
    @izzieb 3 роки тому +7

    Canon focus more closely? Is that a pun?

  • @GallaghersGrub
    @GallaghersGrub 2 роки тому +1

    Tamron lenses are fantastic. I have the full frame 28-75 and it is brilliant. I also recently purchased the 17-70 aps-c lens and it's great as well. Save your money and buy Tamron lenses for half the price.

    • @veritas932
      @veritas932 Рік тому

      at longer focal lengths ie. 300mm, stablization is very important, unless you want to lug around a tripod to go with the Tamron. the Sony IBIS is not that great and needs help from in camera stablization especially for longer focal lengths.

    • @AinokeatoProductions
      @AinokeatoProductions Рік тому

      @@veritas932 That's arguably untrue. Stabilization is extremely helpful, but not necessary. With the correct settings you can nail 300mm handheld shots with the Tamron just fine. You also don't need a Tripod, you can opt for a Monopod instead. But using either dramatically helps. The Tamron is extremely useful and at an amazing value with CRAZY amounts of sharpness.

  • @someoneunknown1714
    @someoneunknown1714 3 роки тому +5

    Hi, Just wanted to know if you would review some Panasonic gear?

  • @-_--le3zk
    @-_--le3zk 3 роки тому

    Plzzzz do nikon 55 200/55 300 lens review,if they are good budget dslr lenses

  • @robertkagan3
    @robertkagan3 3 роки тому +6

    "Canon focus more closely" xD

  • @elfenomeno24ify
    @elfenomeno24ify 6 місяців тому

    This video would be interesting if you put new tamron 17-50 and sony 20-70 f4

  • @_xch12i5_6
    @_xch12i5_6 Рік тому

    Would appreciate a comparison between the Tamron 70-300 to the Sony 70-350 instead of the Sony 70-300. Why? Because on UA-cam you do the best lens reviews.

    • @skarpy24
      @skarpy24 Рік тому +1

      Sony 70 -350 isn't for apsc?

  • @pearcemachineshop5200
    @pearcemachineshop5200 3 роки тому +2

    Will you be reviewing the sigma 70-200mm sport, would like to buy one but I’m waiting for your review, no pressure Chris 😁
    Regards Al.

  • @RRan-dk7ct
    @RRan-dk7ct 3 роки тому

    Thanks but i wish you had shown the contact points on the Tamron but you didn't.

  • @pandihtv6638
    @pandihtv6638 Рік тому

    Thx uuuuuuuuuuu

  • @sereginsfoto
    @sereginsfoto 9 місяців тому

    this tamron, is a parfocal lens?

  • @tonybaker55
    @tonybaker55 3 роки тому

    Shame the Tamron is not an f4.5-5.6, like the A-mount version is. The SP Tamron range also gave Sony a run for their money when it came to comparing the G and SP lenses.

    • @nerdMike
      @nerdMike 2 роки тому +2

      We're talking about 1/3 stop difference .. Is it so important? It is more easy to miss the right exposure of an entire stop (user error) even with a 5.6 lens, so, it's not a real problem and a modern sensor can recover easily 1/3 lens aperture difference.

  • @mjl1958
    @mjl1958 3 роки тому +2

    Price difference is not so great in UK.

  • @serena-yu
    @serena-yu 2 роки тому +1

    In my opinion, a lens without image stabilization is alright for focal lengths below 100mm, but for telephoto lenses, the effect of IBIS is not great. Using a 300 mm lens without VR will require a high shutter speed like 1/350, 1/500. When combined with the Tamron lens's slow aperture, it may force ISO to 1000 on a cloudy day or in the shades. Nonetheless it should be OK under direct sunshine or in a studio.

    • @nerdMike
      @nerdMike 2 роки тому

      With camera Ibis no problem at all (most Sony have it). Also it's useless to have a long shutter speed for moving subject, most of the time in dynamic scenario ibis helps only to stabilize the view, but the subject determine a fast shutter speed and stabilization become less necessary, you have to increase the Iso even with OIS in the lens. For landscape still better to mount it on a tripod for maximum sharpness, but ibis can be fine sometimes to help.

  • @michael2968
    @michael2968 3 роки тому +2

    Have you tried the fuji 70-300 chris?

    • @eliasbergman7391
      @eliasbergman7391 3 роки тому +1

      He really should. It looks like a steal for the prize.

    • @Cfyzium
      @Cfyzium 3 роки тому

      Isn't Fuji APS-C? That makes it a very different lens (105-450mm f/6.0-8.4 full frame equivalent) compared to the ones in the video.

    • @michael2968
      @michael2968 3 роки тому

      @They Caged Non how do you find it? I have a 55-250 on my old canon but now with fuji im looking at either the 55-200 or try to push further with 70-300, i have the 80mm 2.8 for fuji so the 70-300 would overlap better.

    • @michael2968
      @michael2968 3 роки тому

      @They Caged Non thanks, i will have a look around next time im at the camera store.

    • @michael2968
      @michael2968 3 роки тому

      @They Caged Non ok will do, thanks!

  • @BassPlayerAvailable
    @BassPlayerAvailable 3 роки тому

    As you say Sony need to bring down their UK lens prices. They’re ridiculous.

  • @HMX_12
    @HMX_12 3 роки тому +2

    It might be tough to use 300mm F6.3 with no Image Stabilization but with tripod, there's almost no reason to buy sony one.

    • @Vantrakter
      @Vantrakter 3 роки тому

      Well, it's a lot easier to not carry a tripod when the dusk seeps in. For when you do plan your trip and bring a tripod neither lens has a collar but the Tamron is a bit lighter and probably okay to hang off the mount of a camera mounted on a tripod.

    • @videomaker8532
      @videomaker8532 3 роки тому +1

      I’ve used a 300mm Nikon lens without stabilization and it was a bit difficult, but just got to hold it steady. The Sony has built in stabilization so that should help a ton

  • @fotosvond_
    @fotosvond_ 2 місяці тому

    A further example that "G" lenses are not necessarily superb.

  • @rahmadgerpol111
    @rahmadgerpol111 2 роки тому

    It's actually Sony vs "Sony minority share" lens.

  • @HesselFolkertsma
    @HesselFolkertsma 3 роки тому +1

    In my opinion the Sony is the better lens, delivering much more balanced IQ and it’s a better build.

    • @DAPURKUENAJWA
      @DAPURKUENAJWA 2 роки тому +1

      overpriced

    • @nerdMike
      @nerdMike 2 роки тому

      Well, expected for the higher price tag. 👍🏻

  • @JavisandLea
    @JavisandLea 3 роки тому +1

    Guess it's time to switch to Canon then if you're into macro😂

  • @mire_cs
    @mire_cs 3 роки тому

    so many sony lenses are horribly overpriced. thank god tamron is there to save the day

    • @rahmadgerpol111
      @rahmadgerpol111 2 роки тому

      Sony have minority share at Tamron 😁😁😁