Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II
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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II lands at 90 and Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 at 88. That puts Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Pick Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testBuild
TieCompared on the build sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Sharpness
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS IICompared on the sharpness sub-score
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II leads on sharpness (90 vs 88).
Autofocus
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS IICompared on the autofocus sub-score
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II leads on af (89 vs 87).
Value for money
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 more score per dollar ($899 vs $1,698).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II vs Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Which is better, Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II or Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2? +
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II worth the price? +
At $1,698, Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in build.
Is Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 worth the price? +
At $899, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in build.
Does Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II or Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 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 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II or Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2? +
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II — leads on sharpness (90 vs 88). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.
Which is better for autofocus, Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II or Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2? +
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II — leads on af (89 vs 87). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.