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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II — Standard zoom · 695 g · XD linear
Sony

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Standard zoom · 695 g · XD linear

95
/ 100
From $2,298
VS
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II wins by 3
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD — Prime/Zoom
Tamron

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Prime/Zoom

92
/ 100
From $1,899
Specdex verdict

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II lands at 95 and Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD at 92. That puts Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II if…

  • ✓Much lighter than v1
  • ✓Superb AF speed
  • ✓Zero focus breathing

Pick Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics
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Winner by scenario

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

Autofocus

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II leads on af (98 vs 91).

Sharpness

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II leads on sharpness (96 vs 92).

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

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

Value for money

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD more score per dollar ($1,899 vs $2,298).

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II 95
vs
92 Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Score breakdown

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
95
sharpness 96
af 98
build 94
value 86
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
92
sharpness 92
af 91
build 94
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II versus Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD — full spec comparison
Spec Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
Mount
Sony E
—
Aperture
f/2.8
—
Weight
695 g
—
Filter size
82 mm
—

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Pros
  • +Much lighter than v1
  • +Superb AF speed
  • +Zero focus breathing
Cons
  • −Still expensive
  • −No IS (relies on body IBIS)
  • −Hood rattle complaints

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

FAQ: Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II vs Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Which is better, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD? +

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II worth the price? +

At $2,298, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in af.

Is Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD worth the price? +

At $1,899, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in build.

Does Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III 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 autofocus, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD? +

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II — leads on af (98 vs 91). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.

Which is better for sharpness, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD? +

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II — leads on sharpness (96 vs 92). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.