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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
Specifications that differ between the Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD and the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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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