Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM goes wider (16mm vs 17mm).
- Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD reaches further (70mm vs 35mm).
| Spec | FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM | 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 16-35mm (wider) | 17-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2017 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Weight g | 680.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 82 | n/a |
| Length mm | 121.6 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 88.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.19 | n/a |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony's first f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom for full-frame E-mount, covering 16-35mm at a constant aperture. It takes 82mm front filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- 82mm screw-in filter thread
- Dust and moisture resistant design
Cons
- Weighs about 680 g, heavier than the GM II
- No stabilization in the lens
Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
An APS-C standard zoom for Sony E that keeps f/2.8 across 17-70mm and adds VC stabilization. It uses an RXD focus motor.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 with VC stabilization
- Wide 17-70mm range
- Quiet RXD focus
Cons
- APS-C only
- Larger than a kit zoom