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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
52 Overall Score
Price $148
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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 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70-300mm | 16-50mm | 16-50mm | 100mm | 18-135mm | 9mm |
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/9 |
| Mount | Sony A | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount | Canon EF-S | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 765 | 135 | 107 | 298 | 515 | 130 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Dual phase linear motor | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | macro | 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 | 53.9 | 7.2 | 25.8 | 46 | 64.2 | 4.7 | 63.7 | 90.7 | 81.1 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.8 | 75.4 | 92.7 | 45.2 | 74.1 | 77.3 | 0 | 83.3 | 81.1 | 95.3 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.4 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.3 | 63.7 | 83.3 | 81.1 | 93.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Compare | 98 | 87 | 85.8 | 82 | 83.4 | 83.9 | 80.9 | 33.6 | 65.7 | 36.8 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.8 | 75.4 | 53 | 42.4 | 82.2 | 77.3 | 30 | 95.8 | 77.7 | 93.3 |
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 46.3 | 93.5 | 91.1 | 85.1 | 49.2 | 63.7 | 33.6 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
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