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Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM — Prime/Zoom
Sony

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM

Prime/Zoom

92
/ 100
From $1,498
VS
Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM wins by 4
Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD — Prime/Zoom
Tamron

Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD

Prime/Zoom

88
/ 100
From $1,399
Specdex verdict

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM lands at 92 and Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD at 88. That puts Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM if…

  • ✓Fast aperture
  • ✓Quiet autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed (most)

Pick Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD if…

  • ✓Fast aperture
  • ✓Quiet autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed (most)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sharpness

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM leads on sharpness (92 vs 88).

Autofocus

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM leads on af (90 vs 86).

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM 92
vs
88 Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD

Score breakdown

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM
92
sharpness 92
af 90
build 88
value 85
Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
88
sharpness 88
af 86
build 88
value 85

Specs side-by-side

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM versus Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD — full spec comparison
Spec Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM

Pros
  • +Fast aperture
  • +Quiet autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Weight varies
  • −Price scales with quality

Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD

Pros
  • +Fast aperture
  • +Quiet autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Weight varies
  • −Price scales with quality

FAQ: Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM vs Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD

Which is better, Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM or Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD? +

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM worth the price? +

At $1,498, Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sharpness.

Is Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD worth the price? +

At $1,399, Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM or Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sharpness, Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM or Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD? +

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM — leads on sharpness (92 vs 88). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM or Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD? +

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM — leads on af (90 vs 86). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.