Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM vs Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Both are Sony E lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM if
- You need more reach: 70mm vs 30mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.24× vs 0.19× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, portrait and lifestyle work, general professional use
Pick the Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 446 g lighter (440 g vs 886 g)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 24mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.19 m vs 0.38 m
- You want a compact lens: 101.8 mm vs 136 mm long
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2016
Spec differences
14 differences| Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM | Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Focal length |
24-70mm
|
16-30mm
|
| Weight |
886 g
|
440 g
lighter
|
| Length |
136 mm
|
101.8 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
87.6 mm
|
74.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.38 m
|
0.19 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.24×
larger
|
0.19×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
16 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
VXD
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2016
|
2025
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
Sony's G Master standard zoom for full-frame E-mount, covering 24-70mm at a constant f/2.8. It has a dust and moisture resistant design and no built-in stabilization.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 across the range
- Dust and moisture resistant design
- 82mm front filter thread
Cons
- Weighs about 886 g, heavy for all-day carry
- No optical stabilization in the lens
Our notes
Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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