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Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II — GM II · 1045g · OIS · L-Series benchmark
Sony

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

GM II · 1045g · OIS · L-Series benchmark

96
/ 100
From $2,799
VS
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II wins by 4
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 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lands at 96 and Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD at 92. That puts Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II if…

  • ✓29% lighter than original 70-200 GM
  • ✓Industry-best AF with linear motors
  • ✓Excellent close focus

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 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II leads on af (100 vs 91).

Build

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

Compared on the build sub-score

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II leads on build (96 vs 94).

Sharpness

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II leads on sharpness (96 vs 92).

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 $2,799).

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II 96
vs
92 Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Score breakdown

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
96
sharpness 96
af 100
build 96
stabilization 92
value 84
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
92
sharpness 92
af 91
build 94
stabilization 0
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II versus Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD — full spec comparison
Spec Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
Mount
Sony E
—
Focal length
70-200 mm
—
Aperture
f/2.8
—
Construction
17 elements / 14 groups
—
Stabilization
OSS
—
Min focus
0.40 m (wide) / 0.82 m (tele)
—
Filter
77 mm
—
Weight
1045 g
—

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

Pros
  • +29% lighter than original 70-200 GM
  • +Industry-best AF with linear motors
  • +Excellent close focus
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Heavy at 1045g
  • −External zoom changes balance

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 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II vs Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Which is better, Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD? +

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II worth the price? +

At $2,799, Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II delivers a Specdex score of 96 — 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 70-200mm f/2.8 GM 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 autofocus, Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD? +

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II — leads on af (100 vs 91). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.

Which is better for build, Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD? +

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II — leads on build (96 vs 94). Compared on the build sub-score.