Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II vs Tamron 70-180mm F/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 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD is lighter by 230g.
- Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II reaches further (200mm vs 180mm).
| Spec | FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II | 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 70-180mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2021 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 1045.0 | 815 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 67 |
| Length mm | 200.0 | 149.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 88.0 | 81.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.4 (closer focusing) | 0.85 |
| Max magnification | 0.3 | n/a |
| Af motor | n/a | VXD |
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 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
Compact f/2.8 telephoto zoom for Sony full-frame, smaller than a typical 70-200mm. It trades 20mm of reach for portability.
Pros
- Smaller and lighter than 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses
- VXD linear-motor autofocus
- 67mm filter thread
Cons
- Stops at 180mm instead of 200mm
- No lens-based stabilization