Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM vs Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD goes wider (17mm vs 24mm).
| Spec | FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM | 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 24-70mm | 17-70mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2016 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Weight g | 886.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 82 | n/a |
| Length mm | 136.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 87.6 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.38 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.24 | n/a |
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
Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
An APS-C standard zoom for Sony E that keeps f/2.8 across 17-70mm and adds VC stabilization. It uses an RXD focus motor.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 with VC stabilization
- Wide 17-70mm range
- Quiet RXD focus
Cons
- APS-C only
- Larger than a kit zoom