Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II vs Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD goes wider (24mm vs 70mm).
- Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II reaches further (200mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II | SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 24-70mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2013 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 16 | n/a |
| Af motor | SSM | USD |
| Elements | 19 | n/a |
| Weight g | 1300 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | 82 |
| Length mm | 196.6 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.2 | 0.38 (closer focusing) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.21 | n/a |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony's second 70-200mm f/2.8 G SSM for A-mount, with a dust and moisture resistant build and a ring-type SSM motor. It weighs about 1,300 g and takes 77mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- SSM autofocus
- Dust and moisture resistant
- Wide focus-ring control with SSM manual override
Cons
- Weighs about 1,300 g
- No in-lens stabilization
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD: a full-frame fast standard zoom lens with a 24-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony A mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portrai...