Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM vs Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 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
- Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM is lighter by 247g.
- Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM goes wider (28mm vs 35mm).
- Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD reaches further (150mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | FE 28-70mm F2 GM | 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 28-70mm (wider) | 35-150mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.0 |
| Released | 2024 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 918.0 (lighter) | 1165 |
| Filter mm | 86 | 82 |
| Length mm | 139.8 | 158.0 |
| Diameter mm | 92.9 | 89.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.38 | 0.33 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.23 | n/a |
| Af motor | n/a | VXD |
Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM
Fast standard zoom for full-frame E-mount offering a constant f/2 aperture across 28-70mm. It is intended to cover several prime focal lengths in one lens.
Pros
- f/2 across the whole zoom range
- Wider aperture than a 24-70mm f/2.8
- Linear focus motors
Cons
- Heavier than f/2.8 zooms at about 918 g
- Starts at 28mm
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