Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM vs Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD
Both are Sony E zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 279 g lighter (886 g vs 1165 g)
- You want a wider view: 24mm vs 35mm at the wide end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.24× vs 0.18× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Portrait and lifestyle work, general professional use
Pick the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
- You need more reach: 150mm vs 70mm at the long end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.33 m vs 0.38 m
- You prefer a newer design: released 2021 vs 2016
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, stage and indoor work
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM | Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Tamron
|
| Focal length |
24-70mm
|
35-150mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/2
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
886 g
lighter
|
1165 g
|
| Length |
136 mm
shorter
|
158 mm
|
| Diameter |
87.6 mm
|
89 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.38 m
|
0.33 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.24×
larger
|
0.18×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
21 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
VXD
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2016
|
2021
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Filter thread
- 82 mm 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 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD
A fast zoom for full-frame mirrorless running from f/2 at 35mm to f/2.8 at 150mm. It uses VXD linear motors and weighs about 1,165 g.
Pros
- f/2 at the wide end for strong subject separation
- 35mm to 150mm in one lens
- VXD linear motors for fast autofocus
Cons
- Heavy for a standard zoom
- Aperture drops to f/2.8 at the long end
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