Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD vs 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Both are Sony E zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD if
- You need more reach: 100mm vs 75mm at the long end
- You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2021
Pick the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 if
- You want a wider view: 28mm vs 35mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.18 m vs 0.22 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.37× vs 0.3× maximum magnification
Spec differences
8 differences| 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD | 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length |
35-100mm
|
28-75mm
|
| Weight |
565 g
|
540 g
lighter
|
| Length |
119.2 mm
|
117.6 mm
|
| Diameter |
80.6 mm
|
75.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Min focus distance |
0.22 m
|
0.18 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.3×
|
0.37×
larger
|
| Optical design |
15 elements / 13 groups
|
17 elements / 15 groups
|
| Released |
2026
|
2021
|
10 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, max aperture, filter thread, aperture blades, autofocus motor, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Brand
- Tamron both
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Autofocus motor
- VXD both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
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