Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II
Prime/Zoom
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
Prime/Zoom
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II lands at 90 and Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD at 92. That puts Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD 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 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD 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
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXDCompared on the sharpness sub-score
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD leads on sharpness (92 vs 90).
Autofocus
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXDCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD leads on af (91 vs 89).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II | Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD |
|---|
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II vs Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
Which is better, Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD? +
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD scores 92 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 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 70-200mm f/4 G OSS 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 sharpness, Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD? +
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD — leads on sharpness (92 vs 90). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.
Which is better for autofocus, Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD? +
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD — leads on af (91 vs 89). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.