Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM vs Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD

Both are Sony E zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Sony · 2016

FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

f/2.8886 g

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Tamron · 2026

35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD

f/2.8565 gVXD

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Pick the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM if

You want a wider view: 24mm vs 35mm at the wide end
Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, portrait and lifestyle work, general professional use

Pick the Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 321 g lighter (565 g vs 886 g)
You need more reach: 100mm vs 70mm at the long end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.22 m vs 0.38 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.3× vs 0.24× maximum magnification
You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2016

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM and the Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
	Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM	Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
Brand	Sony	Tamron
Focal length	24-70mm	35-100mm
Weight	886 g	565 g lighter
Length	136 mm	119.2 mm shorter
Diameter	87.6 mm	80.6 mm slimmer
Filter thread	82 mm	67 mm
Min focus distance	0.38 m	0.22 m closer
Max magnification	0.24×	0.3× larger
Aperture blades	not listed	9
Optical design	not listed	15 elements / 13 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	VXD
Weather sealing	not listed	Yes
Released	2016	2026

5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Type: Zoom 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.