Sony FE 50-150mm 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
- Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD is lighter by 175g.
- Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD goes wider (35mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | FE 50-150mm F2 GM | 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 50-150mm | 35-150mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.0 |
| Released | 2025 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 1340.0 | 1165 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 95 | 82 |
| Length mm | 200.0 | 158.0 |
| Diameter mm | 102.8 | 89.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.4 | 0.33 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.2 | n/a |
| Af motor | n/a | VXD |
Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM
A telephoto zoom with a constant f/2 aperture for full-frame E-mount covering 50-150mm. It is aimed at portrait and event work.
Pros
- f/2 aperture across the range
- Strong subject separation
- Linear motors for fast autofocus
Cons
- Large and heavy at about 1,340 g
- Uses a 95mm filter thread
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