Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS vs Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD is lighter by 665g.
- Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS reaches further (200mm vs 180mm).
| Spec | FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS | 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 70-180mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2016 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 1480.0 | 815 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 67 |
| Length mm | 205.3 | 149.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 88.0 | 81.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.96 | 0.85 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | n/a |
| Af motor | n/a | VXD |
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS
Sony's first G Master 70-200mm for E-mount, with a constant f/2.8 aperture, Optical SteadyShot and an internal zoom. It supports Sony's 1.4x and 2x teleconverters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 with built-in stabilization
- Internal zoom and focus
- Dust and moisture resistant design
Cons
- Weighs about 1,480 g, much heavier than the Mark II
- Large for travel use
Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
Compact f/2.8 telephoto zoom for Sony full-frame, smaller than a typical 70-200mm. It trades 20mm of reach for portability.
Pros
- Smaller and lighter than 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses
- VXD linear-motor autofocus
- 67mm filter thread
Cons
- Stops at 180mm instead of 200mm
- No lens-based stabilization