Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II 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
- Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD goes wider (17mm vs 70mm).
- Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II reaches further (200mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II | 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 17-70mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2021 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Weight g | 1045.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | n/a |
| Length mm | 200.0 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 88.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.4 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.3 | n/a |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
The second-generation f/2.8 G Master telephoto zoom, redesigned to be much lighter than the original. It has an internal zoom and built-in Optical SteadyShot.
Pros
- Internal zoom keeps the length fixed
- About 1,045 g, far lighter than the first version
- Multiple linear motors for fast autofocus
Cons
- Still a large, heavy lens
- Heavier than the f/4 alternatives
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