Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II vs Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
| Spec | 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II | SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 70-200mm |
| 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 | n/a |
| Elements | 19 | n/a |
| Weight g | 1300 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | 77 |
| Length mm | 196.6 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.2 | 0.95 (closer focusing) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.21 | n/a |
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 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO
The Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO is a full-frame fast telephoto zoom lens covering 70-200mm at f/2.8 for Sony A mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.