Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM vs Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) is lighter by 521g.
- Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) goes wider (20mm vs 24mm).
- Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM reaches further (70mm vs 40mm).
| Spec | FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM | 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 24-70mm | 20-40mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2016 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 886.0 | 365 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 82 | 67 |
| Length mm | 136.0 | 86.0 |
| Diameter mm | 87.6 | 74.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.38 | 0.17 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.24 | n/a |
| Af motor | n/a | VXD |
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 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062)
A small constant f/2.8 wide-to-standard zoom for full-frame mirrorless from Tamron, covering 20-40mm. It uses VXD linear motors and weighs about 365 g.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Compact at about 365 g
- VXD linear motors
Cons
- Short zoom range
- Not as wide as 16mm or 14mm options