Comparison of Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS SEL200600G and Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022)

Attribute	Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS SEL200600G ×	Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022) ×
Aperture (f)	5.60 - 36.00	5.00 - 40.00
Filter Size (mm)	95	95
Notes	Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization; Dust and moisture resistant; Included Accessories: hood, front cap, rear cap, soft case, lens strap.	Available mounts: Canon EF-mount, Nikon F-mount, Sony A-mount; VC Optical Image Stabilization (4.5 stops; not supported for Sony)
Closest Focus (m)	2.4	2.2
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.2	0.25
Zoom System	Rotary (internal zoom)	Rotary
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
APS Equivalent	300 - 900mm	1.5x: 225 - 900mm; 1.6x: 240 - 960mm
Diaphragm Blades	11	9
Image Circle	35mm (Full-frame E-Mount)	Image Circle
Focal Length (mm)	200.00 - 600.00	150.00 - 600.00
Brand	Sony	Tamron
Name	Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS SEL200600G	Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022)
Weight (g)	2115	1990
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	circular
Lens Construction	24 elements in 17 groups, including 5 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and 1 aspherical element; Nano AR coating	21 elements in 13 groups, including 3 LD (Low Dispersion) elements; eBAND Coating; Fluorine coating on front element
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	4.20 - 12.50	4.10 - 16.40
Length (mm)	318	257.8
Diameter (mm)	111.5	108.4
Focus Details	AF via DDSSM (Direct Drive Super Sonicwave Motor); AF/MF switch; Focus limiter switch; 3 Customizable focus hold buttons	Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) with full-time manual focus override